Fried Frank Business Services Opportunities

Fried Frank Business Services Opportunities

Events Specialist

New York, New York, United States

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$115kDetected 40 days ago
Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentBudgetingM&ALogisticsCollaborationMentoringPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • The Events Specialist is responsible for planning and executing the firm's internal, external and client-facing events.
  • These include onsite and offsite seminars, client dinners, receptions, retreats, conferences and other activities for specific practice areas and functions at the firm.
  • The incumbent will be responsible for managing the development and execution of events to ensure all events run smoothly from ideation to budgeting and planning to follow-up.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure alignment with Business Development on all client facing events. Work with the partners, practice management and business development teams to develop an understanding of the internal and external clients based on business development client plans.
  • Collaborate with other business services functions including DEIB, Employee Resource Groups, Practice Group Management to develop and execute their events.
  • Collaborate with the firm's Design Studio and Digital Marketing to create email invitations; oversee design and content as well as other collateral including agendas, seminar materials, slides and handouts, evaluation forms, name badges, and promo items.
  • Prepare event proposals, "run of show" documents and other planning documents to ensure events runs smoothly.
  • Manage event budgets ensuring that expenses are within the approved budget; process all related payments and invoices.
  • Ensure all documents and relevant materials are stored in iManage and tracked in Asana and client information responsibly saved in relevant databases.
  • Liaise with Partners and Business Development leads, as needed regarding invitations and mailing lists.
  • Suggest, implement and share best practices on management and operations for events with Events Team.
  • Build and strengthen vendor outside relationships.
  • Ability to work in the evenings and weekends, as needed, with events support.

Requirements

  • Must be able to work collaboratively and promote teamwork, productivity and accountability.
  • Must be comfortable presenting strategic approaches with clarity.
  • Must have the passion to help mentor and train more junior members of the team, while demonstrating excellence.
  • Education: 4-Year College Degree preferred.
  • Attendance: All positions require punctuality and regular attendance. This is not a remote role and candidates will be expected to work in the office following our hybrid work schedule of 3 days a week in the office. The candidate will also be expected to be in person at events and work evenings and weekends as necessary. Position may also require travel
  • domestically and internationally as necessary.
  • Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to develop clear, concise, and well-structured written and verbal communications. Must be able to work collaboratively and promote teamwork, productivity and accountability.
  • Proven ability to plan, manage and execute multiple events simultaneously with limited supervision and the judgement to flag potential "road blocks" or issues with a senior team member.
  • Superb client service and interpersonal skills and communicate effectively verbally and in writing with personnel of all levels. Must be comfortable presenting strategic approaches with clarity.
  • Must possess rigorous attention to process and detail, and overall pride in the process and outcome. Must thrive in a fast-paced environment while working under pressure.
  • Technological Skills
  • The actual salary offered will be based on a number of factors including but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Nice to have

  • 4-Year College Degree preferred.

Skills

  • Experience with InterAction and marketing-related databases preferred.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Compensation

  • We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including comprehensive medical coverage, retirement plans and health and wellness initiatives designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Benefits

  • Our culture is grounded in our core values - excellence, integrity and collaboration - and is designed to foster continuous learning, meaningful mentorship, and lasting professional growth.

Company info

  • 4-6 years of event managing experience in an event management company or professional services environment.
  • At Fried Frank, we're a community of 800 lawyers and 500 business services professionals across New York, Washington, DC, London, Frankfurt, and Brussels.
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