Bilingual Pursuits Specialist (English/French)

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP•Toronto, ON

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms with over 1,000 members across multiple offices. The firm prides itself on attracting and maintaining bright talent and fostering a unique culture that nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. The Pursuits Specialist is a member of the Client Development group and reports to the Manager, Pursuits. This role is responsible for the efficient and timely delivery of proposal materials and the development of professional quality presentations for business development calls and client visits. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Requirements

University degree, college diploma, or relevant work experience
Two to 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

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 Osler’s team, 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 Osler’s brand standards