Specialist – Sponsorships

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture.

If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

The Specialist - Sponsor ships, US is an integral part of Latham’s Events, Sponsor ships, and Travel (EST) team. This role will be responsible for coordinating a high volume of conference and trade organization sponsor ships, while also supporting global sponsorship initiatives as needed. This role will be located in either our Chicago
, New York
, or Houston office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Proactively coordinating various aspects of the sponsorship lifecycle, including vetting the opportunity, negotiating benefits package, planning meetings, checklists, budget tracking, expense processing, vendor management, data management, and post-sponsorship analysis
• Working with key stakeholders to define objectives and thoughtfully map out sponsorship participation accordingly
• Attending key sponsor ships to evaluate branding opportunities and/or manage setup
• Attending department meetings and specified practice or industry group meetings to gain a working knowledge of subject matter basics
• Continuously staying abreast of sponsorship team best practices as well as market and industry trends
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess knowledge of event management and CRM systems
• Display well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to interact with people at all organizational levels
• Demonstrate the ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in an events, partnership or sponsorship management, conference organization, business development, or marketing role in a professional services environment

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• 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

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

USD $75,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.