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Event Specialist

Chicago, IL
Full-Time

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Overview:

McGuireWoods is seeking an Events Specialist to support the firm's marquee conferences in advancing brand development, lead generation, and client experience. Reporting to the Strategic Event Manager, the Events Specialist will collaborate with the Director and Manager of Business Development for Private Equity, and related teams, to ensure crisp execution, support practice and industry goals, and manage reporting to communicate progress effectively. This position is available in our New York, Chicago, Washington DC, Richmond, and Charlotte offices.

McGuireWoods, one of the world's leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834.Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance.OurApplicant Disclosuresdescribe your rights. OurPrivacy Statementdescribes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Responsibilities:
  • Plan and execute high-impact events, managing everything from logistics and budgets to curated attendee lists.

  • Work cross-functionally with Sales, BD, and Communications to meet project timelines and goals.

  • Coordinate internal and external communication schedules and build relationships with sponsors and clients.

  • Track event performance and ROI, analyzing data to identify trends and ensure cost efficiency.

  • Manage third-party vendors and leverage DealCloud (CRM) to track invitations and post-event analytics.

Qualifications:
  • 4+ years in event management, marketing, or brand partnerships.

  • BA/BS in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.

  • Proficiency in budget management, event software, and CRM tools.

  • Exceptional attention to detail, strong project management, and the ability to handle multiple deadlines simultaneously.

  • Willingness to travel and work outside regular business hours as needed for event schedules.

  • Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms - our employees also have access to Harvey, a legal-specific AI tool that reduces time spent on routine tasks, allowing you to focus on more meaningful, high-impact work.

Have more questions? Connect with arecruiterdirectly.#LI-KB1

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Overview:

McGuireWoods is seeking an Events Specialist to support the firm's marquee conferences in advancing brand development, lead generation, and client experience. Reporting to the Strategic Event Manager, the Events Specialist will collaborate with the Director and Manager of Business Development for Private Equity, and related teams, to ensure crisp execution, support practice and industry goals, and manage reporting to communicate progress effectively. This position is available in our New York, Chicago, Washington DC, Richmond, and Charlotte offices.

McGuireWoods, one of the world's leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834.Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance.OurApplicant Disclosuresdescribe your rights. OurPrivacy Statementdescribes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Responsibilities:
  • Plan and execute high-impact events, managing everything from logistics and budgets to curated attendee lists.

  • Work cross-functionally with Sales, BD, and Communications to meet project timelines and goals.

  • Coordinate internal and external communication schedules and build relationships with sponsors and clients.

  • Track event performance and ROI, analyzing data to identify trends and ensure cost efficiency.

  • Manage third-party vendors and leverage DealCloud (CRM) to track invitations and post-event analytics.

Qualifications:
  • 4+ years in event management, marketing, or brand partnerships.

  • BA/BS in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.

  • Proficiency in budget management, event software, and CRM tools.

  • Exceptional attention to detail, strong project management, and the ability to handle multiple deadlines simultaneously.

  • Willingness to travel and work outside regular business hours as needed for event schedules.

  • Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms - our employees also have access to Harvey, a legal-specific AI tool that reduces time spent on routine tasks, allowing you to focus on more meaningful, high-impact work.

Have more questions? Connect with arecruiterdirectly.#LI-KB1

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About McGuireWoods

McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has earned the loyalty of its many longstanding clients with deep and broad legal experience; a passion for understanding their businesses and markets; innovative delivery of practical, business-minded solutions; and unmatched service. With 1,100 lawyers in 21 offices worldwide, McGuireWoods’ continuing success comes down to one simple fact: The firm listens to its clients. 

 That’s the reason they consistently place McGuireWoods among a select group of elite firms in surveys such as BTI Consulting’s Client Service A-Team, an annual ranking derived from unprompted feedback by general counsel and top decision-makers at Fortune 1,000 companies. McGuireWoods has been singled out for excellence on BTI’s Client Service 30 list 18 times. 

 Financial Times also repeatedly recognizes McGuireWoods as one of the most innovative law firms in North America.

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