Marketing & Business Development Specialist

Stikeman Elliott LLP is seeking a Marketing & Business Development Specialist to join our team in Calgary. This role is suited for an individual with three to five years of relevant experience, ideally in a professional services environment. We are seeking a candidate interested in the fast-paced legal environment—a proactive team player with superior communication skills and keen attention to detail. This role involves a balance of independently managed projects and support for broader team initiatives.

For the 15th consecutive year, Stikeman Elliott LLP has been named Best Employers in Canada. Being awarded this recognition is a testament to the exceptional workplace that our hardworking and dedicated people have created. We want you to join the team!

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Organize and support client events including vendor relationships, budget management, invitations and list management, RSVP tracking and onsite responsibilities.
• Organize and support client ticket program including allocation, distribution, tracking and reporting.
• Support office sponsorship and tables program including financial arrangements, branding, tracking and communication with internal stakeholders.
• Act as the Calgary power user for InterAction, the firm's CRM database, including report development, event support, and coordination with national data quality initiatives.
• Oversee client holiday initiative, including gifting and holiday card programs.
• Manage supply of promotional merchandise including vendor relationships, ordering and inventory.
• Complete research and prepare marketing intelligence.
• Support compilation of directory submissions, including management of references.
• Support compilation of proposals and credentials packages.
• Support lawyer speaking engagements, profile updates and other marketing content requests.
• May perform other duties or projects, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Three (3) to five (5) years in a previous related role.
• Degree or diploma in marketing, communications or a field related to law.
• Previous experience in a professional services environment, with events and/or with CRM systems such as InterAction would be considered significant assets.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail; strong organizational, project management and multi-tasking skills.
• Proactive team player who can work, communicate and foster strong relationships effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.

At Stikeman Elliott, diversity, equity and inclusion are integral parts of who we are. Our culture attracts talented individuals that hold unique beliefs, orientations and perspectives, but share an approach to the way we do business. Our growing global client base benefits from the broad range of legal talent at our firm, comprised of people from different backgrounds and abilities who hold varied skill sets and forms of expertise.

Stikeman Elliott is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.