Legal Talent Events Manager

Location: New York

JOB SUMMARY The Legal Talent Events Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of high-quality internal events and programs that support the Firm’s Legal Talent functions including Legal Recruiting, Training & Development and Inclusion.

This role is focused on internal-facing programming and is central to delivering exceptional experiences across practice group initiatives, attorney training programs, recruiting events, summer program activities, connectivity initiatives, and other talent-focused events.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, service-oriented event professional with strong judgment, operational excellence, and a polished, client-focused approach to managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead end-to-end planning and execution of Firm-sponsored internal events of varying size, complexity, and format, partnering with relevant stakeholders from concept development through post-event evaluation

Plan and execute a broad range of internal events, including practice group social events, attorney training programs, professional development events, recruiting receptions, summer associate events, mentoring, integration and inclusion social events, and other Legal Talent initiatives

Collaborate with Legal Talent, Legal Recruiting, Professional Development and Inclusion leads in each practice group, Legal Training team, and other stakeholders to define event objectives, establish project plans, and ensure seamless execution

Serve as a lead project manager for large-scale recruiting and talent events, including annual Summer Family Event, Partner/Summer Dinner, STBReady (first-year orientation programming) and STBAdvance (class year specific training conference), ensuring that timelines, deliverables, approvals, communications, and logistics are managed effectively

Develop and manage event budgets; track expenses and approvals throughout the planning process; review and process invoices; and complete post-event budget reconciliation and reporting

Oversee all event logistics, including venue and vendor sourcing, site visits, contract coordination, registration management, attendee tracking, catering, audiovisual needs, transportation, rooming lists, production of materials, staffing, and on-site execution

Draft and coordinate event communications, including save-the-dates, invitations, reminders, agendas, logistical instructions, and post-event follow-up materials in partnership with stakeholder teams

Establish and maintain event protocols, planning standards, and operational best practices to ensure a high level of service, consistency, and attention to detail

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance event planning, execution, and participant experience, including the effective use of event technology and feedback tools

Track attendance, participation, and other event metrics; prepare post-event summaries; and provide recommendations to improve future programming

Support training and development programs by coordinating schedules, materials, speaker logistics, room set-up, catering, and participant communications

Partner with internal contract review and procurement teams, as applicable, to support vendor engagement and ensure compliance with Firm policies

Build and maintain strong relationships with hotels, conference facilities, restaurants, caterers, transportation providers, and other event-related vendors

Stay informed on event industry trends, tools, and best practices and recommend innovative approaches that support Legal Talent priorities

Maintain accurate event records, calendars, planning documents, attendee information, and other event-related data in relevant Firm systems

Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism, particularly in connection with recruiting, attorney personnel, and internal programming matters

Contribute to additional Legal Talent and Firm initiatives as assigned.

EDUCATION Required

Bachelor’s degree

Preferred

Degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Communications, Public Relations, Human Resources, Education, or a related field QUALIFICATIONS,…