Executive & Special Events Lead

Winston & Strawn LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston Taylor in Illinois is seeking a Manager, Executive and Special Events to lead day-to-day planning and execution of firm-wide internal events. You will coordinate flagship events, office gatherings, and executive programs, ensuring alignment with brand and culture.

You will collaborate with HR, Marketing, IT and operations, manage budgets, vendors, and calendars, and travel as needed to deliver high-profile experiences that reinforce belonging and engagement across offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; related fields preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in internal events, employee engagement, or corporate communications.
• In-office role; in-office presence required five days a week.
• Proven success managing large-scale events and engaging programs.
• Strong project management and communication skills; ability to work across functions.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of internal events and engagement initiatives across offices.
• Manage planning and execution of flagship internal events, retreats, leadership meetings, and employee recognitions.
• Partner with leadership and Internal Communications to align events with messaging and priorities.
• Develop and maintain an annual firm-wide events calendar with templates.
• Track budgets, KPIs, and post-event feedback to assess impact.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Budget management

Vendor relations

Travel ready

Office collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

Tools

Event management software

Budget tracking tools

Vendor management

Job description

Winston Taylor in Illinois is seeking a Manager, Executive and Special Events to lead day-to-day planning and execution of firm-wide internal events. You will coordinate flagship events, office gatherings, and executive programs, ensuring alignment with brand and culture.

You will collaborate with HR, Marketing, IT and operations, manage budgets, vendors, and calendars, and travel as needed to deliver high-profile experiences that reinforce belonging and engagement across offices.