Law Firm Seeks Event Planner for Marketing & Business Development Team in Richmond, VA
Overview: - Opportunity for self-starting, enthusiastic individual - Experience in professional services event planning preferred - Keen eye for detail and client service-oriented demeanor required - Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders
Responsibilities: - Plan and coordinate events based on attorney input - Collaborate with attorneys and business development teams on event details - Research and inspect potential venues, negotiate with vendors - Manage logistics and serve as main point of contact for event execution - Evaluate event success and offer recommendations for improvement
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of event planning experience required - Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel (approximately 60%) - Experience in law firms or professional services industries preferred - Ability to manage budgets and make necessary purchases - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Knowledge of business entertaining and event planning principles, as well as etiquette and food/beverage service industry
McGuireWoods, a leading law firm with a commitment to diversity and inclusion, is seeking an Event Planner to join their Marketing & Business Development team in Richmond, VA. This full-time position offers excellent benefits and a hybrid remote work option for most employees, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance.
The Event Planner will be responsible for planning and coordinating a variety of events, including meetings, seminars, and client receptions, based on attorney input. They will work closely with attorneys and business development teams to determine event details, research potential venues, negotiate with vendors, and manage logistics such as catering, transportation, and audiovisual needs. The candidate will also serve as the main point of contact for event execution, ensuring everything runs smoothly and addressing any issues that may arise.
To be successful in this role, the candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of event planning experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. They should also possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience in law firms or professional services industries is highly preferred, as well as knowledge of business entertaining and event planning principles, etiquette, and the food/beverage service industry. The candidate should also be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed and be open to travel (approximately 60%).
At McGuireWoods, diversity and inclusion are essential to how they do business, informing their recruitment, retention, and promotion of lawyers and staff to serve their clients. Their Applicant Disclosures describe your rights, and their Privacy Statement outlines how they will process and safeguard your personal data. If you have more questions about this opportunity, you can connect with a recruiter directly.
In summary, McGuireWoods is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with a passion for event planning to join their Marketing & Business Development team as an Event Planner in Richmond, VA. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to join a top law firm and work with a variety of stakeholders to plan and execute successful events.
