Client Events Manager

For the New York Office of a Global Law Firm
This is a filled position.

Responsibilities include:

• Work with marketing department and attorneys to determine event objectives and design short-term and long-term event action plans;
• Plan and execute client events; establish best practices; ensure exceptional delivery of services across all events;
• Manage the design and production of all event-related materials, including invitations, signage and presentations, as well as related seminar materials, PowerPoint presentations, names badges and promotional items;
• Negotiate contracts with outside vendors and venues to ensure favorable terms for the Firm;
• Develop and manage event budgets and acquire requisite partner/practice group approvals; outline budgetary and cost guidelines and ensure policies are followed;
• Supervise events coordinator.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree; 7+ years of event planning experience at a law firm or professional services firm;
• Detail-oriented and excellent organizational skills; strong problem-solving skills;
• Demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of event planning, including the ability to multi-task whilst working on several events at the same time;
• Excellent knowledge of site selection process and history of working with major venues;
• Proven proficiency with contract negotiation;
• Managerial experience.