Senior Specialist - Client Events, US

Latham & Watkins LLP • Austin, TX

4d • $105,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Specialist is an integral part of Latham’s Events team. This role will be responsible for assisting the Manager – Client Events in delivering a successful events program, while leading the organization of events, including working independently on projects and partnering with the Manager – Client Events to plan, project manage, and attend events. This role will be located in our Austin office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• An events qualification, preferably
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a business development or marketing role
• Experience in a professional services environment, preferably
• Exhibit good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Possess well‑developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact and communicate effectively with clients and staff at all organizational levels of the firm
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment with a customer‑service focus

Responsibilities

• Pro-actively coordinating various aspects of the event lifecycle, including planning meetings, checklists, budgets, expense processing, vendor management, onsite and virtual platform management, data management, post-event analysis
• Curating targeted invitations lists for each event, working closely with stakeholders and e-marketing team
• Drafting event communications and collateral that align with Latham branding
• Developing and controlling budgets for each event; identifying, negotiating, and achieving cost savings with venues and vendors
• Continuously staying abreast of event best practices as well as market and industry trends
• 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: Senior