Manager - Client Events, US

Latham & Watkins LLP • New York, NY

8d • $140,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Latham & Watkins is seeking a Manager – Client Events, US to join their Events, Sponsorships & Travel team. This role will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing client-facing events and experiential opportunities. The individual will lead the end-to-end strategic planning, execution, and evaluation of a portfolio of client events, including seminars, conferences, sponsorships, and hospitality experiences. This role is based in the New York office and may be eligible for a hybrid working schedule.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• An events qualification, preferably
• A minimum of six (6) years of experience in a law firm or other professional services environment, preferably
• A minimum of seven (7) years of cumulative experience
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with a customer-service focus

Responsibilities

• Acting as a strategic advisor to partners and senior stakeholders on event strategy, format, audience targeting, and execution
• Partnering with Business Development colleagues to understand strategic objectives across practices, industries, and markets, and curating event strategies that align with those goals
• Providing senior-level oversight of event logistics and execution during the planning process and on-site, proactively identifying and resolving risks or issues
• Leading event budgeting and financial oversight, including budget development, spend tracking, vendor negotiations, and post-event return on investment (ROI) reporting
• Partnering with Business Development, Brand & Communications, and other internal teams to ensure consistent branding and integrated communications
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Benefits

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year
• A PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level