Senior Specialist – Internal Events at Latham & Watkins LLP

About Latham & WatkinsLatham & 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. About the RoleThe Senior Specialist - Internal Events is an integral part of Lathams Events Sponsorships & Travel team. This role will be responsible for providing assistance to the Internal Events team to run a successful events program for Latham staff and attorneys while planning and managing multiple event projects either individually or in collaboration with other team members throughout the year from initial conception to onsite execution and post-event reporting.This role will be located in either our Global Services Office (Downtown Los Angeles) or our Chicago office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence and will also require frequent travel to attend events as necessary.Responsibilities & QualificationsOther key responsibilities include:Working closely with key stakeholders to coordinate all details of events including members of Business Development TACE (Training and Career Enhancement) practice group chairs and othersEnsuring best practice across all events to maintain the high quality service our internal clients expectProviding accurate and timely completion of assignments and inquiry responses ensuring that all tasks and duties are completed within the firms set guidelines and policiesAssisting in training and mentoring junior event staffPromoting effective work practices working as a team member and showing respect for co-workers Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive confidential privileged financial and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retainsWed love to hear from you if you:Display well-developed and professional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and communicate effectively with all organizational levels of the firmDemonstrate the ability to work in a team environment with a client-service focusPossess strong attention to detail even under pressureAnd have:A bachelors degree or equivalentA minimum of three (3) years of experience in an events-focused role preferablyA minimum of five (5) years of cumulative experience preferablyExperience with Cvent or other event management software preferablyAn events qualification preferablyBenefits & Additional InformationSuccessful 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 Lathams comprehensive benefit program which includes:Healthcare life and disability insuranceA generous 401k planAt least 11 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenureWell-being programs (e.g. mental health services mindfulness and resiliency medical resources well-being events and more) Professional development programsEmployee discountsAffinity groups networks and coalitions for lawyers and staffLatham & 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) color 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.Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws. #MidSenior #LI-OI1Pay RangeUSD $100000.00 - USD $115000.00 /Yr.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Dermatology,Marketing and Merchandising,Corporate Risk Management,Kpo,Accident Investigation,Content Management Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1