Buchanan Legal Professional Services
Associate Director, Events
Buchanan Legal Professional Services, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
Our client, a prestigious Am Law firm, is seeking an Associate Director, Events to join their New York office. This individual will lead the strategy, planning, and execution of client-facing events that drive the firm’s business development and marketing objectives. The role will partner closely with firm leadership, the Business Development team, and other stakeholders to deliver high-impact, brand-aligned experiences that deepen client relationships and enhance the firm’s market presence. Responsibilities
Direct and manage all aspects of client events, including venue selection, budget oversight, vendor negotiations, catering, audiovisual, invitations, registration, and branded materials. Provide leadership to the events team, developing best practices and standard operating procedures that ensure consistency and excellence. Build and manage relationships with event vendors and consultants, negotiating favorable contracts and ensuring seamless execution. Collaborate with Business Development managers to align event strategy with firm-wide business goals, ensuring targeted outreach and post-event engagement to maximize ROI. Conceptualize and recommend innovative event formats tailored to key audiences, industries, and practice areas. Oversee invitation management and attendee data within the firm’s CRM, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and actionable insights. Implement best practices in event management, including budget tracking, project timelines, and post-event reporting. Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to foster collaboration across teams and strengthen external relationships. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. At least 12+ years of event planning experience in a law firm. Proven project management expertise with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously. Strong interpersonal skills and confidence working with senior executives, partners, and high-profile clients. Deep knowledge of New York City’s venues, vendors, restaurants, and entertainment landscape, with established industry relationships. Demonstrated ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable event strategies. Flexibility to travel as needed to support firmwide client events and retreats.
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Our client, a prestigious Am Law firm, is seeking an Associate Director, Events to join their New York office. This individual will lead the strategy, planning, and execution of client-facing events that drive the firm’s business development and marketing objectives. The role will partner closely with firm leadership, the Business Development team, and other stakeholders to deliver high-impact, brand-aligned experiences that deepen client relationships and enhance the firm’s market presence. Responsibilities
Direct and manage all aspects of client events, including venue selection, budget oversight, vendor negotiations, catering, audiovisual, invitations, registration, and branded materials. Provide leadership to the events team, developing best practices and standard operating procedures that ensure consistency and excellence. Build and manage relationships with event vendors and consultants, negotiating favorable contracts and ensuring seamless execution. Collaborate with Business Development managers to align event strategy with firm-wide business goals, ensuring targeted outreach and post-event engagement to maximize ROI. Conceptualize and recommend innovative event formats tailored to key audiences, industries, and practice areas. Oversee invitation management and attendee data within the firm’s CRM, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and actionable insights. Implement best practices in event management, including budget tracking, project timelines, and post-event reporting. Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to foster collaboration across teams and strengthen external relationships. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. At least 12+ years of event planning experience in a law firm. Proven project management expertise with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously. Strong interpersonal skills and confidence working with senior executives, partners, and high-profile clients. Deep knowledge of New York City’s venues, vendors, restaurants, and entertainment landscape, with established industry relationships. Demonstrated ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable event strategies. Flexibility to travel as needed to support firmwide client events and retreats.
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