Legal Talent Events Manager

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

. Lead end-to-end planning and execution of Firm-sponsored internal events .

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $165,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end planning and execution of Firm-sponsored internal events
Plan and execute a broad range of internal events
Collaborate with stakeholders to define event objectives
Serve as a lead project manager for large-scale recruiting and talent events
Develop and manage event budgets
Oversee all event logistics
Draft and coordinate event communications
Establish and maintain event protocols and best practices
Identify process improvements to enhance event planning
Track attendance and event metrics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of 6 years of relevant event planning and management experience
Proven success planning and executing complex events involving multiple stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
Strong project management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment
Strong attention to detail
Problem-solving and analytical skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

event planningevent managementbudget managementlogistics managementevent communicationsprocess improvementattendance trackingevent metrics

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillsplanning skillstime managementproject managementattention to detailproblem-solvinganalytical skillscollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree