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 Manager – Internal Events is an integral part of Latham’s Events, Sponsorships, & Travel team. This role will be responsible for planning and managing firm events and meeting programmes, as well as discussing objectives for events with management and using expertise to make recommendations for appropriate events. This role will be located in our Manchester office but regular travel across Europe will be required. 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:

• Overseeing the budget process to properly form and create standardised financial documents for all assigned projects
• Managing end-to-end requirements for meetings or meeting sub-events as assigned, including identifying service providers and accommodations, transportation, location, catering, signage, displays, and any special needs requirements
• Managing the preparation and distribution of handouts and meeting collateral, creating and maintaining meeting agendas, planning checklists, and adhering to deadlines
• Acting as the primary contact with hotels for assigned events and securing appropriate meeting space and room blocks
• Researching and recommending event locations, hotels, vendors, and other event contacts for both current and future events

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels of the firm
• Exhibit the ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focus
• Demonstrate good communication skills

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Experience in managing the full life-cycle of event planning.
• Experience in a law firm or other professional services firm, preferably
• Strong written and spoken language skills in English and German, 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:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. 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.

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.  #Associate #LI-HW1 #LI-Hybrid