Senior Events Manager - Law Firm (Hybrid)

Akin; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is seeking a Senior Events Manager in New York to oversee planning, producing and executing sophisticated events for clients and lawyers. The role blends collaboration with the firm’s marketing teams and independent management of events across in-person and virtual formats.

The position requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and meticulous attention to detail, with a hybrid work model in the New York office.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in marketing or event management, preferably in a law firm setting.
• Experience leading teams or relevant functions with high-visibility events.
• Advanced project management and organizational skills for multiple streams.
• Strong communication, judgment and executive presence for senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of high-profile events aligned with business priorities.
• Advise leadership on event formats, audience engagement, budget, logistics and experience.
• Direct large-scale events from concept to completion, including budgets and vendor management.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the events team and establish best practices.
• Lead client retreats and large practice events from conception to post-event follow-up.

Skills

Event management

Leadership

Project management

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is seeking a Senior Events Manager in New York to oversee planning, producing and executing sophisticated events for clients and lawyers. The role blends collaboration with the firm’s marketing teams and independent management of events across in-person and virtual formats.

The position requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and meticulous attention to detail, with a hybrid work model in the New York office.