Dechert LLP
Manager, Client Events (12 month fixed-term contract)
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Manager, Client Events (12 month fixed-term contract)
# Manager, Client Events
About the Role
This position reports to the Associate Director of Global Events and collaborates with Partners, Associates, Marketing colleagues, Practice Group Heads, and Practice Group Administration to conceive, plan, and manage the production of client events for multiple practice groups as dictated by firm business needs. The Manager, Client Events will also manage direct reports.
With a flexible approach and exceptional multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment, the role requires meticulous attention to detail to deliver an outstanding standard of service to both internal and external clients.
This role leads the internal and external logistics, details, implementation, and execution of events in line with relevant budgets, while driving event-related operational goals. It involves post-event analysis and ROI tracking, as well as developing systems and processes to improve event data management.
Key Responsibilities
Event Production
- Work closely with lead partners, Client Development colleagues, and global practice groups to strategically design and execute high-impact events.
- Define event objectives and create both short and long-term action plans in collaboration with the team.
- Manage costs to ensure events are delivered on time, on budget, and with measurable success and ROI.
- Establish and enforce event protocols aligned with global best practices, ensuring exceptional delivery, service, and attention to detail across all events.
- Monitor progress to guarantee that checkpoints and objectives are consistently met.
- Build and expand a network of trusted external vendors and suppliers, prioritising diversity and sustainability.
- Research and curate unique venues and client experiences that align with business objectives, conduct site visits, negotiate contracts, and secure ideal venues—in consultation with Procurement.
- Oversee the design and production of event-related materials, including invitations, signage, branded swag, promotional items, and client gifts.
- Attend events in-person to manage on-site logistics, including on-site hospitality, production, audio-visual support, and transportation.
- Develop branded event setups and sponsorship plans, including booth logistics, set-up and de-rig, visibility strategies, and promotions.
- Foster CLE (Continuing Legal Education) and industry accreditation knowledge for seminars and webinars.
- Sustain calm, confident, and decisive problem-solving under pressure, both for planned and unplanned situations.
- Undertake additional ad hoc duties as reasonably requested by the Associate Director, Global Events.
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Team Management
- Oversee the daily planning, execution, and long-term projects of direct reports.
- Set annual performance goals and evaluate employee performance objectively.
- Share and implement best practices in event planning.
- Act as a mentor and motivational leader for direct reports.
Budgeting and Cost Management
- Negotiate vendor and venue contracts to secure favourable terms and cost savings for the firm.
- Develop and oversee event budgets, obtaining required approvals from partners and practice groups.
- Rigorously enforce budget adherence, tracking and reporting spend to internal stakeholders.
- Develop clear cost guidelines and reinforce compliance policies across the team.
- Keep internal clients updated on event expenditures.
- Maintain sponsorship relationships as needed.
- Provide real-time updates to stakeholders, including event outcomes.
- Document ROI data in CRM and Circa ASAP post-event.
Operations and Data Management
- Maintain timely event records via iManage and Events Hub (Circa).
- Track and analyze post-event data and ROI, drawing actionable insights.
- Understand and adhere to firm compliance, data sharing, and privacy policies, ensuring all events and partnerships meet requirements.
- Develop systems and processes to optimize event-related information capture and use.
- Coordinate procurement and distribution of promotional items and client gifts.
- Plan signature events, including dinners, receptions, and diversity-focused gatherings.
- Drive innovation through technology proficiency, contributing to team capabilities and knowledge.
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Job Requirements
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Preferred: Degree in relevant field.
- 8–10+ years of event planning experience, with expertise in people management.
- Proven abilities in project management of high-profile, high-touch events, including experience with virtual, hybrid, and in-person events in a global professional services environment.
- Exceptional organisational skills with a detail-oriented approach.
- Strong problem-solving and leadership experience.
- Ability to guide and motivate a small team, fostering collaboration and accountability.
- Multi-tasking capabilities, efficiently managing multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in CRM databases (Ideal if familiar with InterAction or similar systems).
- Significant venue knowledge, coupled with strong relationships with vendors and DMCs.
- Preferred: In-depth expertise in wine and pairings for high-profile events.
- Willingness to travel and work outside standard hours as required.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a professional and adaptable manner.
- Proven experience in contract negotiation.
- Ability to operate under pressure, maintaining a calm, efficient demeanour.
- Creative problem-solving, with an aptitude for introducing process improvements.
- Strong confidentiality, integrity, and team collaboration.
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