Senior Manager of Marketing & Events – Global Law Firm

Calling all legal event planning professionals! As the Senior Marketing & Events Manager with this global law firm, you will serve as a strategic leader responsible for directing the full event lifecycle for high impact firmwide initiatives, ranging from marquee client gatherings to executive retreats in live and hybrid formats. Working in close partnership with firm leaders, business development teams, and cross-functional partners across Finance, IT, and Marketing, this role oversees everything from initial strategic planning, vendor contracting, and budget management to seamless on-site execution and ROI conversion analysis. The ideal candidate brings sophisticated event tech expertise and exceptional technical skills across a range of software tools to streamline operations, elevate attendee engagement, and optimize business development strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct end-to-end strategy and execution for premier client gatherings, partner retreats, and attorney summit meetings in both hybrid and live formats.
• Operate as a trusted advisor to senior firm leadership and business development leads to align event initiatives with broader commercial goals.
• Oversee marquee event portfolios from start to finish, managing site selection, multi-vendor contract negotiations, and seamless live logistics.
• Mentor and lead a high-performing events team while fostering active collaboration with executive, marketing, digital, IT, and financial departments.
• Build and steward annual event budgets, oversee financial reconciliations, and evaluate event success using targeted ROI metrics and conversion data.
• Supervise registration infrastructure, digital content, scheduling calendars, and communication channels to deliver smooth attendee experiences.
• Track portfolio analytics and regularly report event engagement metrics to inform ongoing firmwide growth strategies.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• A global firm environment that offers a collegial culture and state-of-the-art facilities and resources and promotes professional development.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), wellness programs, cultural events, social activities, and more!
• This position requires three days in-office and has been approved to work remote twice a week.

What We’re Looking For

• Events experienced. You currently hold a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of event management experience for large law firms.
• Advanced tech skills. You are a tech guru and are comfortable navigating a range of digital programs.
• Collected, collaborative, communicative. You thrive in busy environments and remain composed throughout the hustle of every day.
• Thorough. You have an appreciation and understanding of the complexities of coordinating events varying in size, location, and requirements. Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills will be critical to success in this role!

The salary listed reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, location, business considerations, and internal equity. Final offer amounts are determined at the employer’s discretion.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.