Associate Director, Client Engagement & Events Strategy

Allen Matkins; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Matkins seeks an Associate Director, Client Engagement Strategy & Events in San Diego to develop and execute firmwide client engagement initiatives. You will lead experiences, sponsorships, and programs that strengthen relationships and drive growth.

Reporting to the CBDMO, you will advise firm leadership, partner with Business Development and Marketing to align priorities, and mentor a high-performing events team while hands-on planning engagements and on-site execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional qualification a plus.
• Approximately 10+ years of progressive experience in client engagement, business development, events, marketing, client experience, or a related discipline, preferably within a law firm or other professional services environment.
• Significant experience developing and leading sophisticated client engagement, events, sponsorships, and relationship‑building strategies and programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the firm's client engagement strategy in partnership with the CBDMO, ensuring programs and investments support firm growth.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to firm leadership and attorneys, bringing fresh perspectives, influencing engagement decisions, and identifying opportunities to strengthen client relationships and drive business growth.
• Partner with Business Development to develop targeted engagement strategies for priority clients, prospects, and practice groups.
• Identify new and innovative ways to engage clients, elevate their experience, and differentiate Allen Matkins in the marketplace.
• Directly plan, manage, and execute client events and programs while providing strategic leadership and oversight of the firm's broader portfolio of events, sponsorships, conferences, and client engagement initiatives.
• Develop sophisticated and memorable client experiences, including executive gatherings, roundtables, thought leadership programs, and other targeted engagements.
• Evaluate and prioritize events and sponsorships based on business objectives, relationship opportunities, and anticipated impact.
• Oversee the firm's alumni engagement program, strengthening relationships and creating opportunities for referrals and business development.

Skills

Strategy development

Client engagement

Event planning

Budget management

Team leadership

Relationship building

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Allen Matkins seeks an Associate Director, Client Engagement Strategy & Events in San Diego to develop and execute firmwide client engagement initiatives. You will lead experiences, sponsorships, and programs that strengthen relationships and drive growth.

Reporting to the CBDMO, you will advise firm leadership, partner with Business Development and Marketing to align priorities, and mentor a high-performing events team while hands-on planning engagements and on-site execution.