Senior Manager – Internal Events

Latham & Watkins LLP • New York, NY

4d • $215,000 - $235,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The EST Senior Manager – Internal Events is an integral part of Latham’s Events, Sponsorship and Travel team. This role will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing event strategy and event execution for internal events, while working with key stakeholders to define event strategy that aligns with firm objectives. This role will be located in our New York office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence and will require travel to be onsite for company events.

Requirements

• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills (e.g., organizing, planning, problem-solving and decision-making) necessary for effective management and strong analytical skills needed for all primary duties of position, including comprehending, analyzing, and communicating data
• Exhibit organizational skills and project management skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines
• Possess the ability to think creatively and provide strategic support to senior management
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant event experience
• A minimum of twelve (12) years of cumulative experience

Responsibilities

• Managing and coaching a team of event professionals responsible for designing and delivering best-in-class events
• Proactively managing the entire lifecycle of large-scale events, including defining event objectives, leading planning meetings, checklists, venue sourcing, hotel and vendor management, onsite and virtual platform management, attendee communication, registration site development and mobile app, entertainment, activities, décor, transportation, data management, post-event analysis
• Developing and refining event processes to maximize team’s efficiency and effectiveness
• Driving initiatives to achieve maximum cost savings and deliver return on investment
• Collaborating generously across business services to attain alignment across all events and ensure compliance and risk guidelines are adhered to
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Benefits

• Generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance
• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• 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: Senior