Sr. Manager, Events

McGuireWoods LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm, McGuireWoods LLP, seeks a Senior Manager of Events in Chicago. This high-impact role involves managing events from concept to completion, overseeing logistics, budgets, and supervising a team while ensuring events align with business development goals. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in event management and bring a client-first mindset.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in event management or marketing.
• Experience in a professional services environment is preferred.
• Ability to juggle multiple events and make quick decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of a robust calendar of events.
• Oversee event logistics: venue selection, vendor negotiation, budgets.
• Mentor a team, providing guidance on performance and development.

Skills

Event Management

Vendor Management

Contract Negotiation

Budget Oversight

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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Overview

McGuireWoods is looking for a Senior Manager of Events to join our collaborative marketing team and lead the charge on firm-wide event planning, execution, and strategy. In this high-impact role, you’ll take ownership of internal and external events from concept to completion—managing everything from budgets, contracts, and vendors to reporting, logistics, and post-event analysis. You'll also play a key leadership role in supervising a small team, refining operational procedures, and ensuring our events support the firm’s broader business development goals. This position is available in our Richmond, Charlotte, DC, and Chicago offices.

Overview

McGuireWoods is looking for a Senior Manager of Events to join our collaborative marketing team and lead the charge on firm-wide event planning, execution, and strategy. In this high-impact role, you’ll take ownership of internal and external events from concept to completion—managing everything from budgets, contracts, and vendors to reporting, logistics, and post-event analysis. You'll also play a key leadership role in supervising a small team, refining operational procedures, and ensuring our events support the firm’s broader business development goals. This position is available in our Richmond, Charlotte, DC, and Chicago offices.

McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Diversity and inclusion are essential to how we do business, informing how we recruit, retain and promote lawyers and staff to serve clients. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of a robust calendar of events throughout the year.
• Oversee all event logistics: venue selection, vendor negotiation, contracts, budgets, and day-of execution.
• Manage the production of event collateral with an eye for brand consistency and attention to detail.
• Mentor a team, providing guidance on project management, performance, and professional development.
• Maintain event calendars and systems, track RSVPs and attendee data, manage transactions, and report on event performance.
• Serve as a liaison to internal stakeholders, external partners, and clients to ensure seamless experiences and strong client service delivery.
• Help refine and enforce standardized processes and best practices across event operations.
• Provide strategic input on how events can support and advance business development efforts.
  
  

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of progressive experience in event management, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience in a professional services environment—particularly within a law firm—is strongly preferred.
• Strong background in vendor management, contract negotiation, and budget oversight.
• Demonstrated experience managing workload across a team.
• Excellent administrative and reporting skills; highly organized with a sharp attention to detail.
• A client-first mindset and excellent interpersonal skills for working with attorneys, executives, vendors, and colleagues at all levels.
• The ability to juggle multiple events simultaneously and make smart, on-the-spot decisions.
• Familiarity with industry best practices in event planning, food and beverage service, and contract compliance.
• Ability to travel as needed (~50%) and willingness to occasionally manage events outside of normal work hours.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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