Senior Specialist - Client Events, US

Latham & Watkins LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

401k plan

23 days PTO in the first year

Well-being programs

Professional development programs

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP is seeking a Senior Specialist - Client Events in New York City. This role involves executing hospitality events while coordinating with stakeholders and measuring event success post-execution.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in event management and strong communication skills. Benefits include competitive pay, healthcare, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in event management is necessary.
• Experience using event management and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating various aspects of the event lifecycle.
• Drafting event communications that align with Latham branding.
• Developing and controlling budgets for each event.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Event management systems

CRM systems

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About the Role

The Senior Specialist - Client Events, US is an integral part of Latham’s Events, Sponsorship and Travel team. This role will be responsible for executing a high volume of hospitality events for the New York market, as well as, supporting team members on larger event initiatives within the US, while working with key stakeholders to define event objectives and thoughtfully design events accordingly, and post-event, measuring success against outlined objectives and providing recommendations to extend the life-cycle of the event and capturing additional return on investment. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Pro-actively coordinating various aspects of the event lifecycle, including planning meetings, checklists, budgets, expense processing, vendor management, onsite and virtual platform management, data management, post-event analysis
• Curating targeted invitations lists for each event, working closely with stakeholders and e-marketing team
• Drafting event communications and collateral that align with Latham branding
• Developing and controlling budgets for each event; identifying, negotiating, and achieving cost savings with venues and vendors
• Continuously staying abreast of event best practices as well as market and industry trends
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Exhibit good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Possess well‑developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact and communicate effectively with clients and staff at all organizational levels of the firm
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment with a customer‑service focus

And have:

• A Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of three (5) years of experience in event management
• Experience using event management and CRM systems
• Superior organizational skills to manage multiple events at one time

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well‑being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well‑being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

Pay Range

USD $120,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.