Skadden

Skadden

Manager, Client Programs and Events

Palo Alto

Sponsorship not specified$155k-$180kDetected 30 days ago
Business DevelopmentExcelLogisticsVendor ManagementEmployment LawCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • We are seeking a Manager, Client Program and Events to join our Firm.
  • This position will be based in our Palo Alto office (hybrid).
  • Additional responsibilities include budget oversight, vendor management, event logistics, post-event analysis, and maintaining compliance with firm policies and industry standards.

Responsibilities

  • This includes CLE seminars, webinars, dinners, receptions and other Business Development and Marketing initiatives that support the firm's practices and client engagement.
  • Collaborates closely with the business development team, practice groups, and partners to ensure all events support the Firm's strategic business development objectives and client engagement goals.
  • Mentor and support the professional development of junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Requirements

  • Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work
  • Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
  • Ability to use discretion and exercise independent and sound judgment
  • Broad and thorough knowledge of events planning functions
  • Familiarity with legal business issues and Fortune 500 companies
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Minimum of seven years related experience in a law firm, professional services firm, or similar high-velocity client-service environment.
  • Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
  • Demonstrates close attention to detail
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills
  • Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
  • Experience with database management (InterAction is a plus)

Nice to have

  • Oversees the planning and execution of client programs and events, including large-scale client events, CLE programming and special events, in the Palo Alto and Los Angeles offices.
  • Works as a collaborative member of the global client events team, supporting and contributing to events in other offices as needed to ensure a consistent and exceptional client experience across the Firm.
  • Expected to generate new ideas and proactively identify opportunities for improvement, while following established team guidelines and best practices.
  • Conduct comprehensive post-event analysis, including ROI measurement and stakeholder feedback, to inform continuous improvement and future event planning.
  • Contributes to global event tracking and reporting.
  • Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging event technologies to ensure the firm's events remain innovative, competitive, and aligned with best practices.
  • Demonstrate effective crisis management and problem-solving skills, maintaining composure and ensuring successful outcomes when unexpected challenges arise during events.
  • Knowledge of Firm operations, policies and procedures

Skills

  • Demonstrates exception interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Compensation

  • The starting base salary for this position is expected to be within the range listed under Salary Details.
  • Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other-job related factors, consistent with applicable law.
  • Salary Details

Benefits

  • We offer generous benefits to help you
  • achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
  • Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Paid leave options, including parental.
  • For further details, please visit: https://www.skadden.com/careers/staff/employee-benefits
  • This position may be eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus.
  • In accordance with the Transparency in Coverage Rule,
  • In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.

Company info

  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients' legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world's major financial centers.
  • The Opportunity
  • We are seeking a Manager, Client Program and Events to join our Firm. This position will be based in our Palo Alto office (hybrid). The Manager, Client Programs and Events is responsible for the comprehensive management and execution of in-person and virtual client events supporting Skadden's West Coast offices, with a primary focus on California-based programs for Palo Alto and Los Angeles. This includes CLE seminars, webinars, dinners, receptions and other Business Development and Marketing initiatives that support the firm's practices and client engagement. Additional responsibilities include budget oversight, vendor management, event logistics, post-event analysis, and maintaining compliance with firm policies and industry standards. The Manager, Client Program and Events:
  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world.
  • Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients' legal issues.
  • We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other.
  • Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world's major financial centers.
  • The Manager, Client Programs and Events is responsible for the comprehensive management and execution of in-person and virtual client events supporting Skadden's West Coast offices, with a primary focus on California-based programs for Palo Alto and Los Angeles.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer (Disability/Vet/other protected categories).
  • Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Applicants who require an accommodation during the

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