Bilingual (English/French) Proposal Specialist
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) has an opening for a Bilingual Proposal Specialist to join the Client Relations & Marketing team. This is a firmwide role based in our Montréal or Toronto office.
Reporting to the Director, Client Value, this role will work closely with Blakes lawyers, marketing colleagues and other administrative departments to create industry-leading pitch and proposal materials. The successful candidate will be someone who has a passion for writing and editing, with strong analytical skills.
Primary responsibilities associated with this position include:
- Leading the proposal response process from start to finish. This includes:
- Developing a strategic approach, drawing on existing content and drafting customized content based on various partners’ needs
- Establishing and meeting deadlines for efficient on-time delivery of materials
- Arranging for and executing debrief discussions with lawyers and clients
- Project managing bid opportunities, from multi-practice bids to smaller competitive opportunities
- Overseeing the collection and organization of precedent materials
- Assisting with the creation of presentations for client pitches
- Assisting with periodic writing and editing projects
- Providing support to the Proposal team and broader Client Relations & Marketing department
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- University diploma with a minimum of two years of relevant experience in the legal or professional services industry or another client-facing industry
- Fluently bilingual in English and French, both spoken and written is required
Skills/Abilities:
- Proven experience writing, editing and formatting documents, proposals, grant applications or other documents that meet an established set of guidelines
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in both languages, with the ability to interact professionally and confidentially with people at all levels of the organization
- Strong client-service approach, with desire to meet high expectations
- Well organized, with superb attention to detail and excellent time-management skills
- Proactive, with the ability to listen and influence others
- A creative thinker, with effective problem-solving skills and judgment
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit your application and include your cover letter and résumé directly to our application portal.
Blakes wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Who We Are
At Blakes, we care about our people. We are committed to providing exceptional experiences for not only our clients but also our employees. As a winner of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers awards, we understand the importance of fostering an inclusive work environment that brings out the best in each person. Our success as a firm starts with the hiring, developing and retaining top talent.
Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures.
The Firm provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities and in respect of other protected grounds during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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