About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
About the Role
The Specialist – Client Hospitality & Dining is an integral part of Latham’s Events, Sponsorships & Travel team. This role will be responsible for supporting small-scale dining, reception or ticketed events, while managing logistics, from initial conception to onsite execution, of small-scale events within a pre-determined budget threshold and specific attendance parameters. This role will be located in our New York office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
Collaborating with other internal support functions to oversee the execution of events with strong attention to detail and a focus on best practices
Ensuring goals and objectives of department are met, and ensuring that all tasks and duties completed are done within the firm’s set guidelines and policies
Proactively coordinating various aspects of the event lifecycle, including planning meetings, checklists, budgets, expense processing, vendor management, onsite and virtual platform management, data management, post-event analysis
Keeping consistent and accurate records of market event data for reporting and tracking purposes
Curating targeted invitations lists for each event, working closely with stakeholders and e-marketing team
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
We’d love to hear from you if you:
Demonstrate good communication skills, both written and verbal
Exhibit the ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focus
Possess strong attention to detail, even under pressure
And have:
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
A minimum of (3) three years’ experience at a professional services organization
Benefits & Additional Information
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:
Healthcare, life and disability insurance
A generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a 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
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), 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.
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Pay Range
USD $80,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.