Lead, Client Events (Contract until July 2026)

Litigation Law; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Canada is seeking a Lead, Client Events to join their Toronto Client Development & Marketing Team. This role involves planning and executing both in-person and virtual client events. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in event management, excellent communication skills, and experience with event technology. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in event planning and execution.
• Experience in legal or professional services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute client events, including seminars and webinars.
• Manage virtual event technology requirements.
• Evaluate and ensure client events are on-brand.

Skills

Event Management

Customer Service

Communication

Organizational Skills

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

College Diploma or University Degree

Tools

ON24

Zoom

CMS Platforms

MS Office

Job description

Lead, Client Events (Contract until July 2026)

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada's leading business law firms, advising many of Canada's corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada. Our more than 1,000 firm members are based in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary, and New York.

Job Description

We are hiring a Lead, Client Events to join our Toronto Client Development & Marketing Team. This role involves working directly with partners, business development, and senior management to plan and execute client in-person and virtual seminars, webinars, and social events. The ideal candidate has experience running webinars and is familiar with webinar and virtual event technology.

Major Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of client events, including seminars, webinars, social events, and sponsorships (both in-person and virtual).
• Collaborate with partners and business development on creating event briefing documents to clarify objectives and goals.
• Manage virtual event technology requirements, including CRM (OnePlace), CMS (WordPress), Zoom, and ON24.
• Train lawyers and guests on the ON24 platform and handle event logistics on the day of events.
• Coordinate with the writing team on drafting event invitations.
• Collect and analyze post-event surveys and feedback, and arrange follow-up actions.
• Evaluate and ensure client events are on-brand and consistently delivered.
• Develop relationships with external vendors supporting the firm’s event program.
• Some overtime may be required for evening social events.

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

A college diploma or university degree is required. A minimum of 5 years of experience in event planning and execution, preferably in a corporate environment. Experience in legal or professional services is preferred. Equivalent education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong background in event management, with knowledge of planning principles, methods, and techniques.
• Experience with event technology such as ON24, Zoom, and CMS platforms.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and attention to detail.
• Bilingual (English/French) is a strong asset.

Our current work arrangement is hybrid, requiring in-office presence with flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week.

Additional Information

Osler is committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available upon request. Employment is conditional upon background and reference checks. Please submit your cover letter and résumé by the closing date. No agencies or phone calls/emails please.