Geo Marketing Manager

Cooley LLP

Geo Marketing Manager driving market events, sponsorships, and client hospitality for Cooley, a global law firm. Converting regional engagement into measurable business opportunities.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeNew York City • Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executing event and sponsorship strategies, managing client engagement programs, and leading teams in a professional services environment. Proficient in budget management, performance tracking, and fostering client relationships to drive business development.

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Event PlanningClient Engagement StrategiesBudget ManagementSupervisory ExperienceProfessional Services Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Microsoft Office SuiteIManageTicketManagerCRMData AnalysisPerformance Metrics MonitoringSponsorship EvaluationProject CoordinationBusiness DevelopmentMarketing Strategy

Soft Skills

Exceptional Attention to DetailInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalytical Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesB2B MarketingClient HospitalityMarket-Based EventsCross-SellingVendor ManagementConfidential Information HandlingTalent DevelopmentHigh Level of ProfessionalismDigital-First Approach

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute event, client hospitality, and sponsorship strategies aligned with market nuances and practice group priorities
Partner with Marketing & Client Development and market leaders to design programs driving client engagement and cross-selling
Lead planning and delivery of firm-hosted, market-based events
Evaluate regional sponsorship opportunities and provide data-backed recommendations
Apply firm-wide governance processes to manage event and sponsorship requests
Support high-touch hospitality planning for priority clients and firm milestones
Monitor and report regional performance metrics, engagement data, and business-pipeline contribution
Coordinate post-event follow-up to convert engagement into business opportunities
Manage local vendors, venues, and creative agencies
Support assigned-market budgets, tracking, variance reporting, and cost efficiency
Supervise and guide in-market support teams
Serve as direct supervisor and mentor to direct reports
Manage staffing coverage, time logs, and time-off requests
Support professional development and continued educational opportunities
Participate in hiring, performance appraisals, counseling, termination, and other employee lifecycle events
Perform other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

What you’ll need

After orientation at Cooley LLP, proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required
Ability to travel, as required
5+ years applicable experience in marketing or business development, preferably with an emphasis in strategy, transformation, or growth
Professional services industry experience and/or B2B marketing experience
Experience working with local business organizations for brand and relationship opportunities
Experience with TicketManager and CRM
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
Prior legal industry or professional services experience preferred
Exceptional attention to detail and quality consistency
Digital-first approach
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple activities under tight timelines
Strong judgment
Ability to handle confidential firm information, projects, and client data
High level of professionalism
Ability to lead through influence and develop talent
Proactive, analytical mindset
Effective presentation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Medical benefits
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Life insurance
AD&D coverage
Long-term care coverage
Backup care for children and/or adults
Other parental support benefits
Firm-paid life insurance
Firm-paid AD&D
Long-term disability benefits
Short-term medical benefits
21 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
10 paid holidays each year
Generous parental leave
Fertility benefits