Description
Bilingual Pursuits Specialist (English/French)
Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Toronto – Hybrid
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (protentional overtime when needed)
Salary: up to $90,000 + discretionary bonus
Benefits & Perks
- Full benefits starting day 1
- Annual performance-based salary increases of approximately 2–3%.
- Eligible for a performance bonus.
- Bonus can be directed into an RRSP through Wealthsimple.
- Company offers a pension plan with employer matching contributions.
- $750 annual wellness reimbursement available each year.
- Standard medical and dental benefits provided.
- 3 weeks vacation.
Company Overview:
This leading Canadian business law firm is recognized for providing strategic legal counsel to many of Canada's largest organizations, as well as U.S. and international clients with significant business interests in Canada. With more than 1,000 professionals across offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary, and New York, the firm offers a collaborative, client-focused approach backed by deep industry expertise. Known for fostering a culture of mentorship, innovation, and professional development, it provides an environment where talented legal professionals and business staff can build rewarding, long-term careers.
About the position:
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.
Responsibilities
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 the teams, experience, and key differentiators
- Collaborate with the Pricing team to align messaging around pricing strategies and value‑added services
- Develop high‑quality 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 the brand standards
Qualifications
Position Requirements
- University degree, college diploma, or relevant work experience.
- 3 -5 five years of experience in the legal or professional services industry.
- 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 time‑management 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 fast‑paced, deadline‑driven 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