Lawson Lundell LLP is a leading regional Canadian business law firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, and Yellowknife. The firm is recognized and respected by its peers in legal and business publications and was named one of BC's Top Employers for 2024. Business in Vancouver also recognized Lawson Lundell LLP as the fastest-growing law firm in Western Canada.

Lawson Lundell LLP is seeking a Business Development and Marketing Assistant to join our Vancouver office. This role would provide support to the Business Development and Marketing team in a number of areas, including on sponsorships, events, and communications. The regular working hours for this role are Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm.

Standard Responsibilities:

• Execute on sponsorships and track spend.
• Assist with drafting bios and coordinating photoshoots.
• Purchase and coordinate tables and event tickets.
• Process invoices and track against marketing budget.
• Assist with preparation and coordination of events.
• Maintain inventory of promotional items and source items as needed.
• Coordinate client gifts.
• Assist with coordination of collateral materials including brochures and other printed documents.
• Assist with the maintenance of client information database, Interaction.
• Updating BDM Department Calendar.
• Coordinate Rogers Arena Suite allocations.
• Monitor Inquiries inbox.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or other related field.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks, concurrent projects and competing priorities while remaining calm in a high-volume, fast-paced and deadline-driven service organization.
• Solid technical skills including internet research, MSOffice Suite—Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, polite, professional, positive manner, and a client service approach.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to learn new skills as they become necessary.
• Ability to function in a collaborative organization and be a team player.
• Some work after normal business hours may be required for event support and execution, but overtime pay will be provided.

The typical salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal and market equity.

In addition to a competitive salary range, we offer a variety of benefits, including:

• Health Benefits: extended health, dental, vision, out of country, life, AD&D.
• Lifestyle Benefit: reimbursement for purchases from a pre-approved list, including memberships and gym equipment.
• Paid Parental Leave top up.
• Paid Time Off: vacation time starts at 3 weeks, personal days, sick time, and a volunteer day every year.
• Education Reimbursement: we are committed to continued growth and development, and our educational reimbursement policy provides opportunity for our staff to expand on their skills and knowledge in the legal field.
• Financial Benefits: defined contribution pension plan matched by the firm, RRSP, TFSA, year-end bonuses and an employee referral bonus program.
• Fun Environment: annual year end party, happy hours, staff appreciation week, and many other social events.
• Awards: long term service and bonus vacation awards.

If you are a professional, hardworking team player with a positive outlook and would like to share your expertise with us, please submit your resume with a cover letter to Hans Chang, Director of Business Development and Marketing.

Although we thank all applicants for their interest in Lawson Lundell LLP, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.