Senior Strategic & Brand Events Lead

McGuireWoods LLP; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

McGuireWoods LLP is seeking a Strategic & Brand Events Senior Specialist to plan, coordinate, and execute marquee conferences, regional events, and brand experiences. You will independently manage projects, coordinate with attorneys and internal teams, and ensure exceptional on-site execution and post-event evaluation.

The role requires a highly organized, proactive professional with strong communication and vendor management skills, capable of handling confidential information and traveling as

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree and at least six years of relevant event experience, preferably in an Am Law 100 law firm or professional services.
• Experience planning and executing corporate events, conferences, and client-facing programs.
• Experience with CRM, event registration, or event management platforms.
• Strong organizational, project management, multitasking, communication, and interpersonal skills with sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, collaborate, and maintain confidentiality.
• Interest in using innovative AI technology (e.g., Harvey, Copilot) to support high-impact work.
• Flexibility to travel and work extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

Aufgaben

• Plan and execute the firm’s marquee conferences, regional client events, and strategic brand experiences.
• Independently manage assigned events from planning through execution, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Partner with attorneys, Business Development, and internal stakeholders to align event programming with business objectives and audience needs.
• Oversee event logistics, including venues, accommodations, catering, audiovisual, registration, signage, and on-site operations.
• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while proactively resolving challenges.

Kenntnisse

Event planning

Project management

Multitasking

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Confidentiality

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM

Event registration platforms

Jobbeschreibung

McGuireWoods LLP is seeking a Strategic & Brand Events Senior Specialist to plan, coordinate, and execute marquee conferences, regional events, and brand experiences. You will independently manage projects, coordinate with attorneys and internal teams, and ensure exceptional on-site execution and post-event evaluation.

The role requires a highly organized, proactive professional with strong communication and vendor management skills, capable of handling confidential information and traveling as