Job Description

A firm is looking for a Marketing Events Manager to join our team in our Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, New York, or Washington D.C. offices.

We offer a hybrid work engagement with two days of remote work, and three days in-office. The Marketing Events Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and evaluation of firm-wide events that support our marketing, client engagement, and business development objectives. At this firm, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. This firm fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.

On a typical day you will:
The Marketing Events Manager works closely with other managers across the in the CMBDO organization (Marketing, Business Development, Practice Management, and Client Experience), as well as other departments, to develop and implement event strategies that align with overall marketing and firm goals.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive events strategy aligned with the firm’s marketing and business development goals.
• Partner with marketing and business development teams and practice group leaders to identify event opportunities that support client relationship-building and thought leadership.
• Develop and drive the adoption of scalable guidelines, streamlined processes, best practices, and standard operating procedures that elevate client event execution across the organization.
• Compile potential opportunities for new client event programs that align with integrated marketing campaigns.
• Develop and execute novel event approaches to drive client engagement through events.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of two Senior Marketing Event Planners.
• Allocate workload, oversee performance, and support professional growth of team members.
• Develop and manage event budgets, track expenditures, and report ROI metrics.
• Work with CRM and business development teams to support pre- and post-event communications, contact targeting, and performance analytics.
• Work with the Marketing Operations team to manage event technology and vendor relationships, and identify interactive technologies to engage audiences.
• Monitor and measure event metrics and prepare reports on event performance and key learnings to inform future planning.
Join us if you have:
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of event management experience, preferably in a law firm, professional services, or corporate setting.
• Proven experience managing a team and overseeing multiple complex events simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-service mindset.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with event management software (Cvent), Microsoft Office Suite, and CRM systems (e.g., DealCloud or similar).
• Willingness to work outside standard business hours and travel occasionally for events, as required.