Events Assistant - Global Law Firm

Ryder Reid Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment specialist seeks an Events Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term contract in London. The role involves supporting the planning and delivery of various client-facing and internal events, providing an excellent opportunity to gain experience in legal marketing and events management.

Qualifications

• 12–18 months’ experience in events, marketing, or communications.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with end-to-end coordination of client-facing and internal events.
• Manage event logistics including venue sourcing and vendor coordination.
• Maintain the international events calendar and track key milestones.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

CRM platforms

Email marketing platforms

Job description

Title: Events Assistant

Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

Ryder Reid Legal is looking for a highly organised and proactive Events Assistant to join one of our global law firm clients on a 12-month FTC. The Events Assistant will support the planning and delivery of a wide range of client-facing and internal events. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic law firm and gain valuable experience in legal marketing and events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with end-to-end coordination of: Client dinners, receptions, roundtables, and corporate hospitality, internal events and team functions
• Manage event logistics: Venue sourcing, vendor coordination, catering, AV, and on-site support
• Maintain the international events calendar and track key milestones
• Coordinate guest lists, invitations, and diary bookings
• Support event communications and promotional materials
• Assist with budgeting, invoice processing, and post-event reporting

Ideal Candidate:

• 12–18 months’ experience in events, marketing, or communications (ideally in professional services)
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with a collaborative mindset
• Familiarity with CRM and email marketing platforms (a plus)

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.

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