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About the Role

The Client Development & Engagement (CDE) function supports the Firm’s growth strategy by integrating business development, marketing, events, and communications. This team collaborates with Partners and cross-functional teams on high-impact initiatives, leveraging data and insights to drive sustained growth and enhance client experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, management, and execution of Firm-sponsored events, focusing on regional events of varying complexity.
• Manage event budgets, monitor expenses, process invoices, and conduct post-event reconciliation and ROI analysis.
• Provide end-to-end event management, including venue and vendor sourcing, contract negotiation, invitation strategy, and onsite execution.
• Establish and maintain event standards and protocols to ensure excellence and exceptional client service.
• Identify opportunities to optimize event planning processes and leverage new event technology.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with venues, caterers, hotels, and other service providers.
• Collaborate with colleagues across various departments to ensure smooth event progression and achievement of strategic objectives.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Office of General Counsel, internal stakeholders, and external vendors for a seamless contracting process.
• Establish and cultivate strong relationships with West Coast event-related service providers.
• Maintain the integrity of the Firm’s CRM and event management systems with accurate data entry.
• Coordinate and execute the Los Angeles-based client holiday gifting program.
• Support other special projects and Firm initiatives as needed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments and offices.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of relevant events management experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding environment.
• Attention to detail and self-motivated to produce accurate, timely, and complete work product.
• Strong project management skills, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to interact well and build professional relationships through networking and collaboration.
• Ability to maintain a high level of customer service, diplomacy, and discretion.
• Ability to effectively communicate and engage with Partners, clients, colleagues, and vendors.
• Ability to anticipate requests and provide exceptional customer service.
• Must have a positive can-do attitude and professional demeanor.
• Demonstrate team-player behavior.
• Ability to quickly develop organizational astuteness and understand the Firm’s culture, vision, policies, and practices.
• Must be able to commute for in-office work a minimum of four days per week.
• Must be flexible and willing to work additional hours as needed.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud programs.
• Demonstrated experience using a Client Relationship Management (CRM) system preferred.
• Experience in a professional services office environment preferred.
• Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Excellent planning and time management skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud programs.

Location

• Los Angeles
• Bay Area

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time
• Exempt

Experience Level

• Minimum 6 years of relevant events management experience.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Major in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related fields preferred.

Salary/Compensations

• The estimated base salary range for this position is $170,000 to $210,000 at the time of posting.
• The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

About the Company

• Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms, established in 1884.
• The Firm has approximately 2,000 lawyers.
• Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Boston, Brussels, Dallas, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Luxembourg, Palo Alto, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe.

Equal Opportunity

• Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
• The Firm prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other legally protected status.
• This Policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the Firm, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.