Event Manager

Must-Haves:

• A bachelor's degree is required
• 7+ years of work experience in corporate events/hospitality
• Outgoing, energetic, social, creative personality who can curate niche/customized events & create excitement towards strategic outcomes
• Ability to work with all levels of staff and management as well as with the Firm's clients
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills working with internal and external vendors (i.e., hotels, transportation companies, caterers, etc.)
• Excellent attention to detail, organization and project management skills
• Strong budgeting, research, and analytical skills
• Ability to take initiative, assume responsibility and work independently on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment as a well as work effectively within a team
• High level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Willing to work on projects that are related to the firm’s growth and strategy
• Must be able to travel, work mornings and weekends if necessary

Plusses:

• Professional or legal services background
• Advanced degree
• Experience with Cvent

Job Description:

One of the world's leading law firms is seeking an Events Manager to join their team. The role will support the Senior Events Manager in managing the Firm's client and internal events on the West Coast. The position will develop and coordinate hospitality and event opportunities for the Firm's clients and regional sections working with the business development teams.

• Lead and manage the preparation and delivery of West Coast (and Americas) events program to include virtual, in-person and hybrid events (300+ per year)
• Support the Americas' Senior Events Manager in overall team and project management in accordance with 2027 strategy
• Training and mentoring of team members to ensure they are given the proper tools and structure to carry out best business practices
• Work closely with the Firm's Business Development teams in setting annual event objectives in collaboration with the key stakeholders and measurement of success against these post event
• Creating event ROI data and reporting to key stakeholders
• Management of budgets and reporting for events in the West Coast offices
• Project management of West Coast sponsorships that incorporates cross practice client events and cross-region communications– inclusive of working with relevant business development stakeholders to determine best course of list management
• Active role in office management to implement best practice and annual event plans
• Work directly with senior operational managers to ensure efficiencies by following best practices while also consulting with other Event Managers globally and the Director of Events.
• Assisting in management of the event management tool implementation process – develop firm roll out plan across all regions (Cvent)
• Advance overall department goals through special projects and initiatives; including researching venues and attending industry-networking events to maximize knowledge and generate ideas
• Project lead Global Event Team objectives; including management working groups, timelines, progress reports
• Project management of relevant “regional” team in ensuring all events data is up to date (for example, mid-year/year end fact packs)