Event Management Specialist

Company ProfileLegal Firm with multiple locations.Corporate Events Specialist RoleCoordinate all firm-hosted events including client entertainment experiences, partner retreats, office openings and celebrations, CLEs and seminars, practice group offsites, and internal firm events across Dallas, Houston, and Waco.Manage full event lifecycle from conception to launch, including programming, logistics, scheduling, and execution to positively represent the firm's brand.Oversee venue research and selection, vendor coordination, building management communication, and all food, beverage, A/V, technology, transportation, and related requirements.Handle RSVPs, attendee support, pre-event queries, and troubleshooting before and during events to ensure seamless execution.Liaise with Marketing, Business Development, and key Partners to promote events, maximize visibility, and ensure attendance goals.Develop and manage event budgets, timelines, reporting, and reconciliation; produce budget analysis, spend summaries, and ROI reports.Create, source, and manage meeting collateral such as signage, materials, attendee lists, and event documentation.Generate detailed post-event summaries, including attendance data, costs, ROI, and improvement recommendations.Identify issues and implement continuous-improvement practices for future event processes and operations.Coordinate internal events, including holiday parties, firm retreats, internal CLEs, monthly lunches, and other firm activities.Support all offices and collaborate closely with IT, Facilities, Business Development, Talent Development, and Practice Management.Produce RFPs, negotiate contracts, reduce potential liability, and ensure contractual obligations are met.Travel within Texas several times per month (up to 30%).Reports to the Chief Marketing Officer.Corporate Events Specialist Background Profile8+ years of experience in event planning and client entertainment (required).Experience managing event budgets and ensuring timely invoice reconciliation.Experience negotiating contracts, reducing risk, and implementing contractual terms.Experience building and managing a network of vendors, venues, and hospitality partners.Experience with email marketing, CRM, and event-specific applications.Experience planning events within the legal industry or similar professional-services client base (preferred).Knowledge of meeting management, hotel/hospitality operations, and travel programs is a plus.Experience with ContactEase or Vuture is a plus.Excellent site-selection abilities and experience working with major venues.Proficiency in all aspects of event planning and ability to multitask across several simultaneous events.Strong track record in event economics, budget communication, and ROI analysis.Strong organizational, project-management, and time-management skills.Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and execution abilities.Strong work ethic; reliable, self-directed, and professional presence.Excellent interpersonal skills; able to manage competing priorities and perform under pressure.Accurate and timely expense management.Benefits and Features401(k) with 5% company matchPaid parking or transit subsidy3 weeks vacation plus 10 holidaysPaid parental leave100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision and HSA contributionsLife and accidental death & dismemberment coverageShort-term and long-term disability fully coveredIdentity protection and critical/accidental coverageEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Concierge health advocate serviceSeniority LevelMid-Senior levelEmployment TypeFull-timeJob FunctionMarketingIndustriesLegal ServicesJ-18808-Ljbffr