Events Specialist

Our client, a leading law firm in Manhattan, is seeking an experienced Event Specialist.

What you'll be doing:

• Select and secure appropriate venues and process contracts together with the Procurement team.
• Prepare event proposals and manage event budgets ensuring that expenses are within the approved budget; process all related payments and invoices.
• Produce event materials (signage, name tags, etc). Arrange for production of event materials, such as name badges, signage, and promotional items.
• Manage vendor relationships. Work with vendors and catering contacts (in-house and external).
• Attend events, as appropriate, and manage on-site logistics including all on-site hospitality, audio-visual and other logistics and costs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years of event planning experience
• MUST have Professional Services Industry experience (Law firm, Finance firm, Real Estate, Insurance, Tech, etc)
• Strong communication skills
• Experience at a law firm is a plus