Senior Specialist - Client Events, US
District of Columbia, USA
Posted 3 months ago
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Job Description
- Drafting budgets for events, seminars, and corporate hospitality, and maintaining records of expenditure throughout each event project
- Working closely with the Manager – Client Events to process event‑related expenses and report on return on investment (ROI) through the production of post‑event reports
- Coordinating general event planning administration, including sourcing relevant materials, preparing delegate lists, issuing invitations, preparing mailshots and working with the InterAction team on client mailings, processing RSVPs, and creating name badges
- Leading the development and execution of internal communications, including event‑related communications
- Working closely with partners and fee earners in the preparation of seminar materials, such as slides and handouts
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Exhibit good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Possess well‑developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact and communicate effectively with clients and staff at all organizational levels of the firm
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment with a customer‑service focus
And have:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- An events qualification, preferably
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a business development or marketing role
- Experience in a professional services environment, preferably
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
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