Specialist – Sponsorships, US

About the role

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms, advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

Responsibilities

• Proactively coordinate various aspects of the sponsorship lifecycle, including vetting the opportunity, negotiating benefits package, planning meetings, checklists, budget tracking, expense processing, vendor management, data management, and post-sponsorship analysis
• Work with key stakeholders to define objectives and thoughtfully map out sponsorship participation accordingly
• Attend key sponsorships to evaluate branding opportunities and/or manage setup
• Attend department meetings and specified practice or industry group meetings to gain a working knowledge of subject matter basics
• Continuously stay abreast of sponsorship team best practices as well as market and industry trends
• Protect and maintain any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Qualifications

• Possess knowledge of event management and CRM systems
• Display well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to interact with people at all organizational levels
• Demonstrate the ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus

Benefits

• A generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance
• Comprehensive benefit program including:
• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Pay

USD $75,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.