Remote Legal Events Lead: Strategy, Sponsorship & ROI

Chartwell Law; Valley Forge (PA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwell Law seeks an Events Specialist to lead planning, execution, and analysis of client-facing and internal firm events. You will manage budgets, sponsorships, vendors, travel, invitations, and post-event ROI, collaborating with Marketing, BD, and attorneys to align events with firm goals.

Ideal candidates have 5-7+ years in event planning within professional services, strong vendor networks, and superb organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management or related field.
• 5-7+ years of event planning, business development, marketing, or related experience in a professional services environment.
• Experience managing large-scale events, sponsorships, vendors, and budgets.
• Ability to travel as needed, including evenings and weekends; near a major airport hub on the East Coast.
• Experience with MarTech platforms (Monday.com, Nexl, Canva) preferred.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, sponsorship deliverables, and reporting.
• Background in a professional services environment; legal industry preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational, project management, and strategic planning skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and implementation of client-facing events, conferences, and networking activities.
• Lead internal events, retreats, celebrations, trainings, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate to develop event strategies that support growth and client relationships.
• Evaluate sponsorship opportunities and manage benefits and logistics.
• Research and negotiate venues, catering, decor, and other vendors.
• Maintain vendor relationships and identify new opportunities.
• Coordinate contract reviews for accuracy, payment schedules, and deadlines.
• Develop and manage event budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Oversee the firm’s event calendar, milestones, and deliverables.
• Work with marketing on invitations, communications, promotion, and content.
• Identify target attendees and outreach strategies with the BD Manager.
• Track attendee engagement, ROI, and follow-up in CRM/marketing systems.
• Report on attendance, leads, and business development outcomes.
• Provide guidance to the Events Coordinator on priorities and timelines.
• Travel to events to provide leadership and support as needed.
• Manage multiple projects with attention to detail and efficiency.
• Develop procedures and templates to ensure consistent execution.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & Priority Setting

Communication

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Monday.com

Nexl

Canva

Job description

Chartwell Law seeks an Events Specialist to lead planning, execution, and analysis of client-facing and internal firm events. You will manage budgets, sponsorships, vendors, travel, invitations, and post-event ROI, collaborating with Marketing, BD, and attorneys to align events with firm goals.

Ideal candidates have 5-7+ years in event planning within professional services, strong vendor networks, and superb organizational and communication skills.