Events Manager

Full service Brickell law firm is looking for an Events Manager.

The Events Manager leads the strategy, planning, and execution of a high-impact portfolio of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events that advance the firm’s business development objectives, strengthen client relationships, and elevate brand visibility across Florida, the Americas, and select global markets. Reporting to the Chief Business Development and Marketing Officer, this highly visible role partners closely with firm leadership, partners, lawyers, and cross-functional teams to deliver best‑in‑class client programs, sponsor ships, conferences, trade shows, bar‑related engagements, recruitment initiatives, and internal events.

The ideal candidate combines rigorous project management with commercial acumen, superior stakeholder management, and meticulous attention to detail, operating with speed and judgment in a fast‑paced, client‑centric environment.

• Develop and lead an integrated events strategy aligned with practice, industry, and attorney business plans, with a strong emphasis on Miami and the broader South Florida market. Serve as a strategic advisor to partners on event selection, sponsor ships, speaking opportunities, and market positioning to drive measurable business development ROI.
• Own the end‑to‑end lifecycle for a high‑volume portfolio of events, overseeing concept development, content, budgeting, venue selection, contract negotiation, logistics, on‑site execution, and post‑event analysis across client programs, conferences, CLEs, trade shows, community and bar association events, recruitment and alumni initiatives, webinars, and firmwide internal meetings.
• Source, negotiate, and manage venues and vendors (including A/V, production, catering, transportation, translation, security, experiential, and entertainment), ensuring premium execution, favorable commercial terms, policy compliance, and proactive risk and contingency planning.
• Manage and reconcile event and sponsorship budgets with rigor, tracking expenses, invoices, and deliverables; producing accurate financial reporting; and driving cost efficiencies while maintaining quality and responsible stewardship of firm resources.
• Lead integrated event execution and performance, partnering with Marketing, Business Development, Creative, and Marketing Technology teams to deliver cohesive narratives, on‑brand and multilingual assets, and seamless digital and in‑person experiences. Leverage event platforms and CRM systems for registration, segmentation, engagement tracking, pipeline visibility, and KPI‑driven post‑event reporting and insights.
• Serve as the primary liaison to Creative, applying strong design judgment, branding standards, and working knowledge of Canva (or similar platforms) to ensure timely, high‑quality event and sponsorship deliverables.
• Act as a firm ambassador and relationship builder, cultivating partnerships with clients, professional and community organizations, and regional bar associations to enhance the firm’s visibility, reputation, and thought leadership.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members, establishing best practices, toolkits, and scalable processes that promote accountability, collaboration, and consistent execution across all events.
• Provide hands‑on, high‑touch execution, supporting evening and weekend programs and traveling regionally as required.

• Experience
  7+ years of progressive experience in event management, hospitality, marketing, or business development, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment. Demonstrated success delivering complex, high‑stakes events for senior stakeholders and sophisticated clients, including sponsor ships and trade shows, with measurable business impact. Experience managing teams is preferred.
• Education
  Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in marketing, communications, hospitality, business, or a related field preferred. Advanced degree or relevant marketing/project management qualification certifications are a strong plus.
• Skills and Competencies
  Exceptional project management, negotiation, and vendor management skills, with an…