Strategic Client Events Manager (Hybrid)

Latham & Watkins LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Paid holidays

PTO

Well‑being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP in Los Angeles seeks a Manager - Client Events, US to lead end-to-end planning and execution of client events, seminars, sponsorships, and hospitality experiences. The role supports a portfolio across multiple offices with a hybrid in-office schedule.

You will advise partners on event strategy, manage budgets, oversee on-site logistics, and collaborate with BD, Brand & Communications for brand consistency and ROI reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent.
• Events qualification preferred.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in a law firm or other professional services environment, preferably.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of cumulative experience.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a strategic advisor to partners and senior stakeholders on event strategy, format, audience targeting, and execution.
• Partnering with Business Development colleagues to understand strategic objectives across practices, industries, and markets, and curating event strategies that align with those goals.
• Providing senior‑level oversight of event logistics and execution during the planning process and on‑site, proactively identifying and resolving risks or issues.
• Leading event budgeting and financial oversight, including budget development, spend tracking, vendor negotiations, and post‑event ROI reporting.
• Partnering with Business Development, Brand & Communications, and other internal teams to ensure consistent branding and integrated communications.
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Events qualification

Job description

Latham & Watkins LLP in Los Angeles seeks a Manager - Client Events, US to lead end-to-end planning and execution of client events, seminars, sponsorships, and hospitality experiences. The role supports a portfolio across multiple offices with a hybrid in-office schedule.

You will advise partners on event strategy, manage budgets, oversee on-site logistics, and collaborate with BD, Brand & Communications for brand consistency and ROI reporting.