Manager - Client Events, US

Latham & Watkins LLP • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager – Client Events, US is an integral part of Latham’s Events, Sponsorships & Travel team. This role will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing client ‑ facing events and experiential opportunities, while owning and leading the end ‑ to ‑ end strategic planning, execution, and evaluation of a portfolio of client events, including seminars, conferences, sponsorships, and hospitality experiences. This role will be located in our Chicago office . Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Requirements

• Exhibit good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Possess well ‑ developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with a customer ‑ service focus
• 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

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, and 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