Marketing Specialist - Proposal Writer

Fasken is looking for an experienced Marketing Specialist - Proposal Writer to join the Ontario Region’s BD & Marketing team.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Marketing Services (Ontario) the Marketing Specialist - Proposal Writer will write and produce documents including proposals, presentations, and directory submissions with the goals of securing legal work, highlighting the firm’s expertise and promoting individual lawyers and industry and practice groups.

The role is based in the firm’s Toronto office and we offer hybrid work arrangements.

At Fasken, Success Means

• Having a strong client service approach – you’re ready, willing, and able to put our clients first and exceed their expectations
• Caring about one another – you possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build harmonious working relationships within your immediate team, across other departments in the firm, and the community
• Working collaboratively – you’re a self starter who values working in a collaborative team based environment
• Being adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment while being organized and maintaining accuracy with a high attention to detail
• Approaching your work with agility and the willingness to learn and utilise new technology
• Demonstrating strong research, investigative and problem solving skills with the ability to exercise judgement to resolve issues
• Possessing exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written) when dealing with lawyers, clients, staff and third parties
• Treating sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and diplomacy at all times

Primary Responsibilities

• Arrange for and execute debrief discussions with lawyers and clients as applicable and track outcomes
• Assist in preparing regional reports and updates, as required
• Oversee final production and submission process
• Work with internal stakeholders to provide background research for prospective client opportunities
• Work with lawyers and business development colleagues in the production of awards and ranking submissions
• Work with the pricing team to identify and develop relevant alternative pricing arrangements
• Provide strategic direction and insights, applying best practices to ensure responses are aligned to Fasken’s core values
• Prepare and produce PowerPoint presentations and other materials required to help secure business for the firm
• Create first drafts using internal content and available tools
• Manage and update resources and repositories on an ongoing basis as they relate to pitch, proposal and credential documents
• Work directly with lawyers to draft appropriate response and initiate kick off meetings
• Prepare pitch, proposal and credential documents in support of new business requests. Responsibilities include:
• Contribute to regional and firmwide projects related to the continual improvement of tools, content and processes
• Work with internal stakeholders to gather and distill client/prospect and industry intelligence to assist lawyers in the proposal process
• Review procurement sites to proactively identify new business opportunities

Required Knowledge And Experience

• Highly collaborative at developing strong working relationships
• Minimum 5+ years working on proposals
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office – Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Experience with InterAction or other CRM tools an asset
• Strong preference for candidates with legal or other professional services-related firm experience
• Post secondary education in marketing, communications, or a related field

Diversity and Inclusion

At Fasken we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive Firm. Our commitment includes ensuring equitable access to employment and equitable opportunities to advance and succeed at the Firm.

Accessibility and Accommodation

We always strive to provide an accessible candidate experience. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for eligible candidates.

Background and Reference Checks

Any offer of employment may be conditional upon references and full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check, employment and educational verifications.

Your Application

We appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates, however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted.

NO AGENCIES, PLEASE.