Client Event Planner

Job Summary

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in London, the Client Event Planner will be be responsible for all activities relating to the development, negotiation, execution and follow-through of external firm and client events hosted or related to our London office and will provide, when possible, event guidance to the marketing teams in Paris and Germany. This position will work closely with the relevant marketing and business development contacts with ownership of the tactical event-related details and execution of substantive and relationship client facing events.

The position will report to the Sr. Manager, Events.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with the relevant marketing and business development leads and partners to create unique client entertainment opportunities aimed at relationship building, including closing dinners, social outings, usage of firm tickets, client give aways and other touch points.
• Working with relevant marketing and business development leads, contribute to the creation and execution of substantive client facing events that showcase the firm’s legal and industry capabilities.
• Managing the London office’s sport and event tickets purchases and relevant support including Wimbeldon, Lords, the Chelsea Flower show and others.
• Sourcing, negotiating, coordinating and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, restaurants and venues.
• Managing relevant office event related quick reference guides.
• Liaising with the Client Development and CRM Teams on list management using the firm’s InterAction database.
• Contributing to advancing systems, processes and efficiencies for the events function and overall Marketing & Business Development Department.
• Special projects, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Exceptional EQ and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact with executives comfortably.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Strong project management and time management skills.
• Exceptional Microsoft office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) skills.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to travel.

Experience

• Undergraduate degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in professional services industry, legal preferred.
• Experience with strategic event planning and execution.

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

Location:

London

EEO Statement

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all partners, employees and applicants and, in accordance with the applicable federal and state laws, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, matriculation or political affiliation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status or partnership status, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, personal appearance, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, or on any other basis prohibited by law.