Manager - Client Events, US

Latham & Watkins LLP•San Diego, CA

2d•$130,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager – Client Events, US is part of Latham & Watkins’ Events, Sponsorships & Travel team. The role plans, manages, and executes client-facing events and experiential opportunities, and leads the end-to-end strategic planning, execution, and evaluation of a portfolio of client events, including seminars, conferences, sponsorships, and hospitality experiences. The position may be based in the firm’s Downtown Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, or Silicon Valley office. A flexible schedule with a hybrid and in-office presence may be available.

Requirements

Good written and verbal communication skills.
Well-developed, professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with a customer-service focus.
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
A minimum of six years of experience in a law firm or other professional services environment is preferred.
A minimum of seven years of cumulative experience.

Nice To Haves

An events qualification, preferably.
Experience in a law firm or other professional services environment.

Responsibilities

Plan, manage, and execute client-facing events and experiential opportunities.
Lead the end-to-end strategic planning, execution, and evaluation of a portfolio of client events, including seminars, conferences, sponsorships, and hospitality experiences.
Advise partners and senior stakeholders on event strategy, format, audience targeting, and execution.
Partner with Business Development colleagues to understand strategic objectives across practices, industries, and markets, and develop event strategies aligned with those goals.
Oversee event logistics and execution during planning and on-site, proactively identifying and resolving risks or issues.
Lead event budgeting and financial oversight, including budget development, spend tracking, vendor negotiations, and post-event ROI reporting.
Partner with Business Development, Brand & Communications, and other internal teams to ensure consistent branding and integrated communications.
Protect and maintain sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information retained by Latham & Watkins.

Benefits

Bonuses in recognition of individual and firm performance.
Healthcare insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
A 401k plan.
At least 11 paid holidays per year.
A PTO program accruing 23 days during the first year of employment, increasing with tenure.
Well-being programs, including mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency resources, medical resources, and well-being events.
Professional development programs.
Employee discounts.
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff.