Marketing & Events Manager

Responsibilities

• Work with the Associate Director of Marketing and Events to define the editorial vision, voice, and standards for all firm events
• Manage event-related research, sponsorships, memberships, ticketing, and vendor relationships to facilitate client development and networking opportunities
• Work with and advise attorneys on initiatives to advance attorney and the firm’s name recognition, and manage related marketing materials
• Help oversee in-person and virtual event planning and execution on external and internal facing events, including applicable site selection, budgeting, content and program management, production needs, registration, logistics, and post-event evaluation
• Collaborate and coordinate with internal support teams and other administrative departments to ensure proactive planning and seamless execution of business development and marketing events
• Manage relevant vendor and related external resources to ensure seamless event execution
• Lead and optimize structured content production workflows — including copyediting, proofing, ethics and conflicts review, and leadership approvals to ensure compliant, accurate materials in line with brand guidelines, while utilizing AI-enabled technologies
• Assist in the creation and management of applicable marketing and business development budgets
• Maintain processes for regularly reporting progress/ROI on the department plan
• All other duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

• At least 5 years of marketing/business development experience at a management level, including elevating teams in legal or other professional services firms
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing/communications or related field is helpful
• Proven ability to develop and execute events and data-driven content strategies
• Ability to work well with others and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships internally and externally
• Excellent verbal/written/interpersonal communication skills within a variety of settings
• Proven track record creating business development materials, proposals, and client-facing content
• Experience with AI-powered content tools and platforms to enhance writing efficiency, maintain quality standards, and streamline content development processes
• Experience with intranets and internal communication platforms preferred
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading abilities with strong command of grammar, style, and AP Style guidelines.
• Expertise in content production best practices, editorial oversight, and workflow management for multiple formats (e.g., articles, newsletters, video, web, social)

Benefits

• Snell & Wilmer offers a competitive performance-based compensation and a generous benefits package (https://www.swlaw.com/careers/business-professionals/) starting on your first day.
• The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K/profit sharing, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and paid time off including vacation time, personal time, and sick time where appropriate.
• Snell & Wilmer values the principles of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (https://www.swlaw.com/diversity-inclusion-belonging/).