Senior Specialist – Client Events

Latham & Watkins

. Assist the Manager – Client Events in delivering a successful events program .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in event planning and management, including budget control, vendor negotiation, and lifecycle coordination. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for effective collaboration with clients and stakeholders.

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Event PlanningBudget ManagementVendor ManagementCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Event Lifecycle CoordinationExpense ProcessingData ManagementPost-Event AnalysisCost Savings Negotiation

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationCustomer Service Focus

Tools & Technologies

Onsite Event PlatformsVirtual Event Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Events Qualification

Industry Keywords

Professional Services EnvironmentBusiness DevelopmentMarketing RoleEvent Best PracticesMarket Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the Manager – Client Events in delivering a successful events program
Lead the organization of events
Work independently on projects
Partner with the Manager – Client Events to plan, project manage, and attend events
Proactively coordinate event lifecycle activities, including planning meetings, checklists, budgets, expense processing, vendor management, onsite and virtual platform management, data management, and post-event analysis
Curate targeted invitation lists for each event with stakeholders and the e-marketing team
Draft event communications and collateral aligned with Latham branding
Develop and control event budgets
Identify, negotiate, and achieve cost savings with venues and vendors
Stay abreast of event best practices and market and industry trends
Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
An events qualification, preferably
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a business development or marketing role
Experience in a professional services environment, preferably
Good written and verbal communication skills
Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with clients and staff at all organizational levels of the firm
Ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance
Healthcare, life and disability insurance
A generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year
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
Hybrid and in-office flexible working schedule may be available