Event Specialist

Events Specialist

McGuireWoods is seeking an Events Specialist to support the firm's marquee conferences in advancing brand development, lead generation, and client experience. Reporting to the Strategic Event Manager, the Events Specialist will collaborate with the Director and Manager of Business Development for Private Equity, and related teams, to ensure crisp execution, support practice and industry goals, and manage reporting to communicate progress effectively. This position is available in our New York, Chicago, Washington DC, Richmond, and Charlotte offices.

McGuireWoods, one of the world's leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute high-impact events, managing everything from logistics and budgets to curated attendee lists.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, BD, and Communications to meet project timelines and goals.
• Coordinate internal and external communication schedules and build relationships with sponsors and clients.
• Track event performance and ROI, analyzing data to identify trends and ensure cost efficiency.
• Manage third-party vendors and leverage DealCloud (CRM) to track invitations and post-event analytics.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in event management, marketing, or brand partnerships.
• BA/BS in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Proficiency in budget management, event software, and CRM tools.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong project management, and the ability to handle multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel and work outside regular business hours as needed for event schedules.
• Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms - our employees also have access to Harvey, a legal-specific AI tool that reduces time spent on routine tasks, allowing you to focus on more meaningful, high-impact work.