Senior Specialist – Client Events

UNAVAILABLE; Milano; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life & disability insurance

Meal vouchers

Monthly travel allowance

Mental healthcare

Fertility assistance program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Latham & Watkins in Milan is seeking a Senior Specialist – Client Events to lead the planning and delivery of client events, seminars and conferences. You will coordinate end-to-end logistics, manage budgets, and draft communications with marketing and CRM teams.

Based in Milan with potential hybrid/office work, you will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure exceptional service, maintain event data and reports, and promote best practices across the firm.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with colleagues at all levels.
• Strong customer service and stakeholder management abilities are essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end event logistics, vendor research, venue management and registration.
• Develop and manage event budgets and track expenditures with fiscal discipline.
• Draft client-facing communications and collateral; align with e-marketing and CRM teams.
• Maintain high-quality event data, calendars, and post-event reporting.
• Collaborate with teams to promote best practices and deliver exceptional service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

English & Italian

Tools

Cvent

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About the Role

The Senior Specialist – Client Events is an integral part of Latham’s Events team. This role will be responsible for running a successful client events program, working with key stakeholders to determine the needs and requirements of events, seminars, and conferences. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading or supporting the planning and execution of client events from initial concept through onsite delivery, working independently and in collaboration with team leadership and key internal stakeholders. This role will be based in our Milan office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating end-to-end event logistics and administration, such as vendor and venue research and management, registration sites, materials, room and equipment bookings, and event support
• Developing and managing event budgets, tracking expenditures, and processing related expenses in collaboration with team leadership to ensure accurate reporting and fiscal discipline
• Drafting and coordinating client-facing event communications and collateral; partnering with e-marketing and CRM teams to ensure alignment with firm standards, accurate data, and effective outreach
• Maintaining high-quality event data and documentation, including calendars, reporting and post event analysis, while monitoring industry and competitor event trends to support best practices and deliver the level of service clients expect
• Promoting effective work practices, works as a team member, and shows respect for co-workers

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate well-developed and professional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with people at all organisational levels of the firm
• Possess strong customer service and stakeholder management skills, demonstrate flexibility in their approach, and are able to respond effectively to diverse and evolving demands in a fast-paced environment
• Display strong attention to detail and organisational skills needed to manage time well, prioritise effectively, and handle multiple events simultaneously

And have:

• Previous experience in an events-focused role within a corporate organisation
• Strong knowledge of the Milan event and venues market
• Excellent proficiency in English and Italian, both written and spoken
• Knowledge of event-specific systems, such as Cvent, preferably

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 competitive total compensation package, including eligibility for a discretionary bonus awarded based on individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance
• Life & disability insurance
• Meal vouchers
• Monthly travel allowance
• Mental healthcare
• Fertility assistance program
• Additional wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. #Associate #LI-AJ1

The pay range for this role is €45,000 – €60,000. Placement within the range will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies, in accordance with objective and non-discriminatory criteria. The employment relationship will be governed by the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Tertiary, Distribution and Services sector (CCNL Commercio).