Elite Firm Events Director

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in New York seeks a Senior Firm Events Planner to lead end-to-end event planning, from ideation to on-site execution, for a portfolio of luxury meetings and conferences.

You will independently manage budgets, timelines, vendor relationships, and guest experiences, coordinating with firm leadership and senior partners to deliver polished, high-touch events across multiple venues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; 7+ years in luxury event planning.
• Ability to independently manage a diverse range of events.
• Experience working with senior-level executives and VIP guests.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage full lifecycle of events from ideation through on-site execution.
• Develop detailed timelines, run-of-show documents, and production schedules.
• Oversee budgets and vendor relationships to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with leadership and practice groups to tailor experiences for attendees.

Skills

Independent decision-making

Stakeholder communication

Vendor management

Budget management

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in New York seeks a Senior Firm Events Planner to lead end-to-end event planning, from ideation to on-site execution, for a portfolio of luxury meetings and conferences.

You will independently manage budgets, timelines, vendor relationships, and guest experiences, coordinating with firm leadership and senior partners to deliver polished, high-touch events across multiple venues.