Sr. Events Manager

Jackson Lewis P.C.•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Jackson Lewis P.C. is seeking a Senior Events Manager to join its nationwide events team. The role manages client events and sponsorships, upholding the firm’s brand and helping attorneys use events strategically for business development. The manager handles national, practice- and industry-focused, and office-based events, supervises another team member, and leads process improvement, strategic goals, and projects assigned by the Senior Director of Events. The position plans and executes virtual and in-person events, including seminars, conferences, sponsorships, receptions, and dinners. It works closely with attorneys, internal marketing teams, business development managers, third-party vendors, and organizations to coordinate event strategy, logistics, deliverables, and budgets. The manager also evaluates event return on investment and helps improve the events team’s processes and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
10–15 years of experience.
Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work under tight deadlines, multitask, and prioritize effectively.
Strong writing and proofreading skills.
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
Good judgment and interpersonal communication skills.
Professional demeanor, including punctuality and clear, appropriate communication with all levels of management.
Willingness to travel.
Flexibility to work evening or early morning events.
Ability to work harmoniously and effectively as part of a team.
Positive, entrepreneurial, problem-solving attitude and ability to manage competing deadlines and shifting priorities.
Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and collaborate with all Business Services teams.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Vuture, InterAction, and Nexil.

Responsibilities

Manage national event projects and ensure they align with practice and strategic goals, while also supporting practice, industry, and office-level events.
Plan, implement, and execute external virtual and in-person events, including seminars, conferences, sponsorships, receptions, dinners, and other client-centric events.
Work with attorneys to identify event goals and provide guidance on sponsorship opportunities and events.
Support attorneys across event planning, including target audiences, invitations, RSVP tracking, agendas, speakers and panelists, booth setup and teardown, marketing materials, and promotional items.
Review and negotiate sponsorships and contracts with organizations and vendors.
Coordinate with third-party conference vendors and organizations to fulfill sponsorship entitlements and deliverables.
Coordinate event logistics with internal marketing teams.
Manage event budgets.
Identify and secure offsite venues and conduct site visits as needed.
Collaborate with the graphic design team on invitations, advertisements, signage, event collateral, and other design projects.
Collect and analyze event return on investment.
Liaise with business development managers on practice, industry, and national events.
Manage national events and sponsorships.
Lead and mentor an events team member, providing guidance and support for performance and professional development.
Develop and implement process improvements to make event planning and execution more efficient and effective.
Collaborate with the Senior Director of Events to establish strategic goals and align the events team with firm objectives.
Own and deliver special projects assigned by the Senior Director of Events, such as the LEAD program, Association of Corporate Counsel relationship, Workplace Horizons, holiday program, and promotional item store.
Foster continuous improvement and innovation within the events team and help address complex event-related challenges.