Specialist – Sponsorships, US

Latham & Watkins LLP • Chicago, IL

10d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Latham & Watkins is seeking a Specialist – Sponsorships, US to join their Events, Sponsorships, and Travel (EST) team. This role will be responsible for coordinating a high volume of conference and trade organization sponsorships, while also supporting global sponsorship initiatives as needed. The position is located in either Chicago, New York, or Houston and may be eligible for a hybrid working schedule.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in an events, partnership or sponsorship management, conference organization, business development, or marketing role in a professional services environment
• Knowledge of event management and CRM systems
• Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to interact with people at all organizational levels
• Ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus

Responsibilities

• Proactively coordinating various aspects of the sponsorship lifecycle, including vetting the opportunity, negotiating benefits package, planning meetings, checklists, budget tracking, expense processing, vendor management, data management, and post-sponsorship analysis
• Working with key stakeholders to define objectives and thoughtfully map out sponsorship participation accordingly
• Attending key sponsorships to evaluate branding opportunities and/or manage setup
• Attending department meetings and specified practice or industry group meetings to gain a working knowledge of subject matter basics
• Continuously staying abreast of sponsorship team 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
• 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
• Generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level