Senior Specialist - Client Events, US

Careers; Washington, New York (District of Columbia, NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, life and disability insurance

Generous 401k plan

At least 11 paid holidays per year

23 days PTO in the first year

Professional development programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Latham & Watkins is seeking a Senior Specialist - Client Events for their Washington D.C. office. This role involves executing hospitality events for both Washington D.C. and New York markets. Responsibilities include drafting budgets, coordinating event logistics, and reporting on ROI. Successful candidates will have a bachelor’s degree, an events qualification, and preferably five years of experience in business development or marketing. A competitive salary between $100,000 and $120,000 per year includes extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in a business development or marketing role.
• Experience in a professional services environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute hospitality events for Washington D.C. and New York markets.
• Draft budgets and maintain expenditure records for events.
• Coordinate event planning administration and materials.
• Lead internal event communications and reporting.
• Work closely with managers to process event-related expenses.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer-service focus

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Events qualification

Job description

About the Role

The Senior Specialist - Client Events, US is an integral part of Latham’s Events team. This role will be responsible for executing a high volume of hospitality events for the Washington D.C. and New York markets, 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:

• Drafting budgets for events, seminars, and corporate hospitality, and maintaining records of expenditure throughout each event project
• Working closely with the Manager – Client Events to process event‑related expenses and report on return on investment (ROI) through the production of post‑event reports
• Coordinating general event planning administration, including sourcing relevant materials, preparing delegate lists, issuing invitations, preparing mailshots and working with the InterAction team on client mailings, processing RSVPs, and creating name badges
• Leading the development and execution of internal communications, including event‑related communications
• Working closely with partners and fee earners in the preparation of seminar materials, such as slides and handouts
• 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 or equivalent
• An events qualification, preferably
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a business development or marketing role
• Experience in a professional services environment, preferably

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.

• 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 (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 $100,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.