Senior Specialist - Client Events
Careers, New York, NY, United States
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.
About the Role The Senior Specialist - Client Events, US is an integral part of Latham’s Events, Sponsorship and Travel team. This role will be responsible for executing a high volume of hospitality events for the New York market, as well as, supporting team members on larger event initiatives within the US, while working with key stakeholders to define event objectives and thoughtfully design events accordingly, and post-event, measuring success against outlined objectives and providing recommendations to extend the life-cycle of the event and capturing additional return on investment. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications Other key responsibilities include:
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
We’d love to hear from you if you:
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
And have:
A Bachelor’s degree
A minimum of three (5) years of experience in event management
Experience using event management and CRM systems
Superior organizational skills to manage multiple events at one time
Benefits & Additional Information Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
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 programsEmployee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
Pay Range USD $120,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.
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About the Role The Senior Specialist - Client Events, US is an integral part of Latham’s Events, Sponsorship and Travel team. This role will be responsible for executing a high volume of hospitality events for the New York market, as well as, supporting team members on larger event initiatives within the US, while working with key stakeholders to define event objectives and thoughtfully design events accordingly, and post-event, measuring success against outlined objectives and providing recommendations to extend the life-cycle of the event and capturing additional return on investment. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications Other key responsibilities include:
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
We’d love to hear from you if you:
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
And have:
A Bachelor’s degree
A minimum of three (5) years of experience in event management
Experience using event management and CRM systems
Superior organizational skills to manage multiple events at one time
Benefits & Additional Information Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
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 programsEmployee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
Pay Range USD $120,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.
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