Senior Specialist – Client Events

Latham & Watkins

Senior Specialist managing hospitality events for clients at Latham & Watkins. Collaborating with stakeholders to design and measure event success in the D.C.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Executing a high volume of hospitality events for the Washington D.C. and New York markets
Supporting team members on larger event initiatives within the US
Working with key stakeholders to define event objectives and thoughtfully design events accordingly
Measuring success against outlined objectives and providing recommendations to extend the life-cycle of the event and capturing additional return on investment
Drafting budgets for events, seminars, and corporate hospitality, and maintaining records of expenditure throughout each event project
Coordinating general event planning administration, including sourcing relevant materials, preparing delegate lists, issuing invitations, preparing mailshots and working with the InterAction team on client mailings, processing RSVPs, and creating name badges
Leading the development and execution of internal communications, including event ‑ related communications
Working closely with partners and fee earners in the preparation of seminar materials, such as slides and handouts
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
An events qualification, preferably
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a business development or marketing role
Experience in a professional services environment, preferably

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare, life and disability insurance
A generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

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Hard Skills & Tools

event planningbudget draftingevent measurementstakeholder engagementcommunication developmentadministrative coordinationmaterial sourcingRSVP processingname badge creation

Soft Skills

team supportorganizational skillsattention to detailconfidentialityrecommendation formulation

Certifications

events qualificationbachelor's degree