Events Manager

McGuireWoods LLP; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote option

Job summary

McGuireWoods LLP is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead end-to-end strategic planning, execution, and evaluation of a robust events portfolio. You’ll own project lifecycles from concept to completion and collaborate with attorneys, business development, communications, and marketing technology teams to ensure brand excellence and client engagement.

This senior-level, non-managerial role emphasizes autonomous project leadership, mentoring on best practices, and a meticulous approach to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in event management or event marketing; experience in professional services or law firms preferred.
• Self-motivated with a track record of independently managing large-scale events and complex projects.
• High precision in administrative tasks, written communications, date verification, and content formatting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute a dynamic calendar of events annually, taking full ownership of project life cycles.
• Oversee all event logistics, including venue selection, vendor negotiations, contract management, food and beverage, and on-site execution.
• Review and produce event communications and collateral with immaculate attention to detail before public release.
• Oversee event budgets to ensure cost efficiency and ROI; track attendance and measure impact for data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Marketing, and Communications; mentor teammates on event best practices.

Skills

Event planning

Project leadership

Budget management

Vendor negotiations

Stakeholder management

AI tools (Harvey, Copilot)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Business/Communications

Tools

CRM systems

Event management software

Job description

McGuireWoods is seeking an experienced Events Manager to join our collaborative marketing team and lead the end-to-end strategic planning, execution, and evaluation of a robust portfolio of high-impact firm events. In this role, you’ll take full ownership of a wide variety of events, from concept to completion. Working closely with attorneys, business development, communications, and marketing technology teams, you will ensure every event reflects the highest standard of professionalism, delivers brand excellence, and directly supports the firm’s broader business development and client engagement goals.

While this role does not directly manage direct reports, you will serve as a senior-level project leader - mentoring and ensuring seamless execution with high autonomy and sharp attention to detail.

McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data .

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute a dynamic calendar of events annually, taking full ownership of project life cycles.
• Oversee all event logistics, including venue selection, vendor negotiations, contract management, food and beverage service, and on-site execution.
• Manage the review and production of event communications and collateral with immaculate attention to detail, ensuring complete accuracy across dates, messaging, and target audience standards before public release.
• Oversee event budgets to ensure cost efficiency and ROI. Utilize internal systems to track attendance, measure event impact, and drive data-backed decisions for future strategies.
• Work hand-in-hand with Business Development, Marketing, and Communications teams. Delegate tasks effectively to supporting team members while mentoring and providing guidance on event best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in event management, brand partnerships, or event marketing. Experience within professional services or a law firm environment is strongly preferred.
• A self-motivated mindset with a proven track record of managing large-scale events and complex projects independently.
• High precision in administrative tasks, written communications, date verification, and content formatting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in budget creation, financial tracking, and leveraging event management software or CRM systems for reporting and ROI analysis.
• Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills, with a high sense of professionalism suited for engaging attorneys, corporate leadership, sponsors, and key clients.
• Interest in using innovative AI technology, including Harvey and Copilot, to support efficient high-impact work.