Associate Lawyer - Business Development

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Advise prospective clients from first conversation through to signed engagement, assessing their circumstances and explaining their options. The role combines legal judgment with a results-linked sales function and daily use of AI tools to research, follow up and manage a pipeline.

What you'll do

- Advise prospective clients, assess their circumstances and explain their options.

- Own each client relationship from first conversation through to signed retainer, coordinating with the team that handles the matter.

- Carry a revenue target after a ramp period, with training and support provided.

- Use AI tools daily to research, prepare, follow up and manage your pipeline.

- Test internal tools in production and report gaps to engineering teams.

- Build playbooks and training materials.

Requirements

What we're looking for

- Practising lawyer admitted in Canada, with one to three years since call to the bar; registered Canadian immigration consultants may also apply.

- JD or LLB from a recognized law school.

- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex matters clearly and build trust quickly with anxious first-time clients.

- Willing to work in a client-facing role where earnings depend heavily on results; a sales track record is not needed.

- Hands-on experience using Claude, ChatGPT or similar AI tools.

- Ability to assess a person's situation and lay out options clearly.

- Energy for talking with people throughout the day.

- Quick learner who thrives in a fast-moving startup environment.

Bonus points

- Canadian immigration practice experience.

- Client-facing experience such as consultations, intake or advising.

- Direct sales experience.

- Experience with CRM or pipeline tools.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

- Base salary: CAD 80,000 to 100,000 per year

- Uncapped commission

- Extended health coverage

- Dental and vision coverage

- Flexible time off

Location and work model

- Toronto, ON, Canada (preferred); Vancouver, BC, Canada or Ottawa, ON, Canada also considered

- Hybrid

- In-office days not specified

- Full-time