Client Development & Events Coordinator

Client Development & Events Coordinator

Calgary, AB, CA

Feb 2, 2026

Position Summary

Dentons Canada LLP is undergoing significant growth and is seeking a Coordinator, Marketing & Events to join the Calgary office. This role supports marketing, events, and broader business development activities, contributing to firm growth, client engagement, and profile-raising initiatives at both the local and national levels.

With a strong interest in marketing, events, and client development, the Coordinator will support multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. A key focus of this role is the planning and execution of high-quality client-facing, internal, and virtual events. This position offers the opportunity to be part of a collaborative team shaping the future of Dentons Canada.

Responsibilities

Event Management & Execution

Lead intake of event requests, clarifying objectives, success criteria, and alignment with business development strategy.

Coordinate end-to-end event logistics for client-facing, internal, and virtual events, including attendee lists, invitations, venues, catering, audiovisual requirements, and on-site logistics.

Research and recommend venue options and conduct site visits as required.

Prepare event materials including agendas, signage, name badges, promotional items, and branded assets.

Attend Calgary-based events and provide day-of-event support, including setup, problem-solving, and teardown.

Maintain detailed event trackers, schedules, and checklists to ensure smooth and consistent event delivery.

Manage the administration, allocation, and distribution of tickets for firm-hosted premium sporting and entertainment experiences, ensuring accurate tracking, stakeholder coordination, and timely delivery.

Stakeholder, Vendor & Contract Management

Collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, venues, and third-party suppliers to ensure seamless execution of events and initiatives.

Review contracts and identify concerns, risks, or irregularities for escalation.

Liaise with cross-functional teams including Brand, Web, Events, Marketing Communications, CRM, Digital, and other business services groups.

Marketing, Profile & Client Development Support

Support the execution of local and national client development and business development plans and strategies.

Draft, edit, coordinate, and maintain a wide range of client-facing and internal marketing content, including business development collateral, lawyer biographies, award and directory submissions, web and social content, event and webinar materials, and print and digital assets.

Ensure accuracy, consistency, strategic alignment, and timely delivery of marketing materials across teams.

Support the implementation of key initiatives by coordinating deliverables and timelines with internal stakeholders.

Other duties as assigned.

Reporting, Administration & Continuous Improvement

Maintain organized records including invoices, receipts, expenses, budgets, and supporting documentation.

Track event metrics, develop surveys, gather feedback, and support post-event debriefs to assess effectiveness and ROI.

Manage changing priorities and competing deadlines with professionalism, sound judgment, and attention to detail.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in marketing, communications, events, or business development; experience in a professional services environment is preferred.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Creative, enthusiastic, and results-driven team player able to collaborate with local and national, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-profile initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure with tight deadlines and competing deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with external contacts and individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Highly professional, client-focused approach with strong judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of the impact of decisions on public image, internal operations, and corporate objectives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, event management platforms, CRM systems, Adobe Acrobat, and Canva; experience with InterAction or similar CRM tools is an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to privacy, ethics, and professional integrity.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Flexibility to support events and initiatives outside standard business hours when required.

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

This role is a replacement position.

The target salary range for this position is $54,000 – $71,000, commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. Dentons is committed to equitable and competitive compensation. This target range falls within our internal salary ranges, which are based on comparable roles in the external market. We strive to hire, promote, and transfer individuals at the entry point of the range, with consideration given to prior experience, relevant skills, and market conditions.

We recognize that rewarding exceptional talent goes beyond salary. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes inclusive and flexible benefits that support the wellbeing and development of our people. This includes extended health and mental health benefits, paid time off, retirement savings plans, a fitness subsidy, parental leave top-up, and more.

In addition, our learning and development programs—such as mentorship opportunities, employee networks, and leadership development initiatives—are designed to support personal and professional growth.

At Dentons, all candidate screening, assessment, and hiring decisions are made by people. From time to time, we use AI-enabled tools to assist in enhancing our recruitment process and materials; however, these tools do not screen candidates or make hiring decisions.

Note : Availability of benefits and programs may vary depending on your location and employment type and may be subject to eligibility criteria. Dentons reserves the right to modify or discontinue offerings, in whole or in part, at its discretion and without prior notice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Dentons Canada, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) are not just ancillary values, they are foundational to our business. We believe that IDEA is essential to the shared success of our team and our clients. Our forward-thinking and inclusive culture supports the professional development of all our people, enhances the leading services we offer to our clients, and informs our commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. As a testament to our commitment to IDEA, we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employer’s for 15 consecutive years (2011-2025), as well as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2025) for the eighth time.

Dentons Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome your application. All employment decisions, including hiring, will be made without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation.

We are committed to providing you with an inclusive, barrier-free, and accessible workplace to support your success. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, for example as a result of a disability, please contact us at .