Internal Events Manager

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

The Internal Events Manager is an integral part of Latham’s Events team and will be responsible for planning and managing firm events and meeting programs , while discussing objectives for events with management and using their expertise to make recommendations for appropriate events. This role will be located in either our New Yor, Chicago or Houston office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Oversees the budget process to properly form and create standardized financial documents for all assigned event projects
• Manages end-to-end requirements for meetings or meeting sub-events as assigned; this may include identifying service providers and accommodations, transportation, location, catering, signage, displays, and any special needs requirements
• Manages the preparation and distribution of handouts and meeting collateral; creates and maintains meeting agendas, planning checklists, and adhere to deadlines
• Acts as the primary contact with hotel for assigned events and secures appropriate meeting space and room blocks.
• Researches and recommends event locations, hotels, vendors, and other event contacts for both current and future events

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate well-developed and professional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Display the ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focus
• Possess organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines

And have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A minimum of seven years’ relevant experience at a professional services organization

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
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

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