Bilingual Pursuits Specialist (EnglishFrench)

Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canadas leading business law firms. Advising many of Canadas corporate leaders as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada our more than 1000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto Montréal Ottawa Vancouver Calgary and New York.

Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers students management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to begin a career or carve out a new path.

The Pursuits Specialist is a member of the Client Development group and reports to the Manager Pursuits. As a Pursuits Specialist you will be responsible for ensuring efficient and timely delivery of proposal materials and the development of professional quality presentations for business development calls and client visits.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination drafting and delivery of proposals and pitch materials in both French and English
• Work closely with Partners and Business Development leads to understand client needs and objectives
• Provide strategic recommendations on how best to position Oslers team experience and key differentiators
• Collaborate with the Pricing team to align messaging around pricing strategies and valueâadded services
• Develop highâquality proposals and presentations using Word and PowerPoint
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Partners and colleagues across Client Development and Marketing
• Support regular reporting on RFPs and pitches including tracking outcomes
• Follow up with legal teams to capture bid results (wins and losses) and related insights
• Monitor procurement portals and ensure RFP addenda are distributed promptly to relevant teams
• Provide support with CRM database updates and maintenance
• Work with the Marketing team to ensure all materials align with Oslers brand standards

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

The position requires a university degree college diploma or relevant work experience with two to five years of experience in the legal or professional services industry. An equivalent combination of education training and experience may be acceptable.

Knowledge and Skills

• Fluency in French and English with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and strong timeâmanagement skills
• Experience with document design and assembling polished professional materials
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong trusted working relationships
• A proactive thoughtful approach - someone who listens carefully contributes ideas and can influence effectively
• Comfort juggling multiple priorities in a fastâpaced deadlineâdriven environment
• Clear confident written and verbal communication paired with strong interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to adjust working hours when needed
• A team player who is equally comfortable working independently

We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement which includes a requirement to work primarily in the office and flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week.

Compensation

Theârange of expected compensation for this position is $75000 - $95000 annually. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of factors including job-related knowledge education skills and experience.

Accessibility and Accommodation

We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds identities and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks including a criminal record check credit check and employment and educational verifications.

If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canadas leading law firms please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.

Please note that we use artificial intelligence to screen assess or select applicants for the position.

No agencies or phone calls/emails please.

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