Senior Marketing Events Manager

Our firm is a prestigious professional services organization with a strong focus on delivering excellence in the legal sector. Recognized as a leader in the industry, we consistently strive to promote innovation, foster client relationships, and maintain a culture of integrity and collaboration. With offices located in key metropolitan areas such as the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, Washington D.C., and others, we pride ourselves on offering top-tier services that address the complex needs of our clients across various industries. Our commitment to diversity, professional development, and community engagement has earned us a reputation as a sought-after employer for talented professionals eager to advance their careers in a dynamic and supportive environment.

The Senior Manager, Marketing Events role is a critical leadership position within our firm, responsible for driving the strategic vision, prioritization, and execution of the United States events portfolio. This position is integral to the firm’s business development and client engagement initiatives. The successful candidate will lead the development of a comprehensive events strategy that aligns with firm-wide, practice-area, and industry-specific priorities.

This role demands a forward-thinking professional who can serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, partners, business development strategists, and other key stakeholders. From the conceptual stage through to post-event analysis and ROI measurement, the Senior Manager will oversee all aspects of event planning and execution with the highest standard of operational excellence. They will also spearhead the evolution of the firm’s event management model, including the intake process, decision frameworks, and metrics for evaluating event success.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in professional services event strategy and a demonstrated ability to connect events directly to measurable business development results. They will leverage strong analytical skills and proficiency in platforms such as Salesforce and Cvent to inform strategic decisions. Leadership qualities are paramount as this role includes managing and developing a team of event professionals and fostering collaboration across multiple internal departments.

Compensation for this role is competitive and varies regionally, with salary ranges from approximately $138,450 to $279,380 annually depending on location, experience, and skill set. Benefits include an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid holidays, and family care benefits.

The Senior Manager, Marketing Events will handle a diverse portfolio of events, including in-person, hybrid, and virtual formats, ensuring each event achieves its strategic goals and delights clients and partners alike. This includes vendor management, budget oversight, on-site event support, and continuous process improvement to maximize efficiency and impact. Our firm encourages applications from individuals with a passion for event strategy and a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape how events contribute to our growth and client engagement strategy while advancing one’s career in a supportive and high-achieving organizational culture.