Strategic Events Leader — Hybrid/Remote

Socket.dev; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

McGuireWoods in the United States seeks an experienced Events Manager to lead end-to-end planning, execution, and evaluation of a robust portfolio of firm events, partnering with attorneys, BD, and marketing teams.

You will own event life cycles from concept to completion, negotiate venues, manage budgets, track ROI, and mentor junior staff while maintaining high standards of professionalism and client engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in event management, brand partnerships, or event marketing. Experience within professional services or a law firm environment is strongly preferred.
• A self-motivated mindset with a proven track record of managing large-scale events and complex projects independently.
• High precision in administrative tasks, written communications, date verification, and content formatting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in budget creation, financial tracking, and leveraging event management software or CRM systems for reporting and ROI analysis.
• Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills, with a high sense of professionalism suited for engaging attorneys, corporate leadership, sponsors, and key clients.
• Interest in using innovative AI technology, including Harvey and Copilot, to support efficient high-impact work.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute a dynamic calendar of events annually, taking full ownership of project life cycles.
• Oversee all event logistics, including venue selection, vendor negotiations, contract management, food and beverage service, and on-site execution.
• Manage the review and production of event communications and collateral with immaculate attention to detail, ensuring complete accuracy across dates, messaging, and target audience standards before public release.
• Oversee event budgets to ensure cost efficiency and ROI. Utilize internal systems to track attendance, measure event impact, and drive data-backed decisions for future strategies.
• Work hand-in-hand with Business Development, Marketing, and Communications teams. Delegate tasks effectively to supporting team members while mentoring and providing guidance on event best practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Event management software

Job description

McGuireWoods in the United States seeks an experienced Events Manager to lead end-to-end planning, execution, and evaluation of a robust portfolio of firm events, partnering with attorneys, BD, and marketing teams.

You will own event life cycles from concept to completion, negotiate venues, manage budgets, track ROI, and mentor junior staff while maintaining high standards of professionalism and client engagement.