Orrick Full-Time Remote Work From Home
Industry: Private
Employment Type: Full Time
Work Hours: 8
Salary: £35 – £45Hour
Location: United Kingdom
Company: Orrick
Description:
Orrick Full-Time Remote Work From Home
The Objective:
As an Events Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in the strategy, planning and execution of events, sponsorships and special projects across the UK and Europe, supporting firm goals in the region.
What will I do? You will lead the planning and execution of all types of internal and external events – from virtual events and webinars to those in-person, ranging from small client dinners to major events and sponsorships. You will be a strategic partner to our UK-based sales and business development team, while collaborating closely with the wider US-based events team to ensure consistency in our events offering globally.
Our ideal candidate will have a strong track record in planning successful high-level events and be skilled in project management with collaboration across teams and regions
Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities will include the following:
1. Event Planning
Serve as main point of contact for event planning across the UK and Europe, connecting the dots across external events, strategic campaigns and internal events.
Independently lead virtual and live events from point of inception through close out, collaborating with and updating event stakeholders and wider BD team throughout the planning process.
Establish goals, responsibilities, project plan and approved budget in advance of event.
Manage all logistics related to venue, food and beverage, AV/IT, run of shows, staffing, materials, name tags, signage, post-event follow ups, ROI tracking, etc.
Partner with internal departments on event needs including design, content creation, accreditation processes, etc.
Propose, order, and manage process for client takeaways and gifts (including branded items) across UK and Europe.
Build and manage approval for budgets across all hosted events and sponsorships, keeping a close eye on budget and overall spend to ensure maximum ROI will be reached.
Orrick Full-Time Remote Work From Home
2. Creative & Communications
In collaboration with our Creative team, as needed, develop a cohesive design scheme and vision for events, keeping Orrick’s event offering on the cutting edge.
Lead the creation and deployment of invitations and other collateral, as well as RSVP and post-event attendee tracking via CRM.
Produce briefing materials on event attendees, with financial and competitive intelligence as well as biographical information of individuals.
Produce event follow-up materials, such as final attendance reports, budget summaries and post-event reports for lawyer follow-up.
Manage promotions on internal tracking calendar, Orrick.com and Orrick portal.
In collaboration with our Communications team, assess whether additional promotion is worthwhile – social media, press, etc.
3. Strategy
Work closely with local BD and Sales teams to identify market trends, client needs, and competitor strategies to inform event opportunities.
Maintain a comprehensive event calendar for all events (internal and external), sponsorships and speaking engagements across region.
Ensure CRM and document management folders are kept up to date with all relevant materials, data and budget totals.
Analyse the benefits of sponsorship opportunities, provide recommendations on the value, and confirm accuracy of firm brand across relevant events – ensure maximum ROI is reached in relation to sponsorship dollars.
Serve as regional resource for onsite logistics, offsite venues and vendors.
Ensure events planned in the region align and reflect the firm’s wider Events strategy, branding and experience.
Orrick Full-Time Remote Work From Home
Qualifications
Person Specification
Proven experience leading teams, ideally within a professional services environment, or equivalent high-performing organization.
Integrity, tact, and professionalism in dealing with sensitive information and maintaining client confidence.
Absolute trustworthiness, confidentiality, and discretion.
Demonstrated superb, consistent judgement.
Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with a high degree of detail and accuracy.
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate needs, identify opportunities, and drive initiatives to completion. Strong problem-solving skills.
A collaborative and team-oriented mindset, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic and results-driven environment.
A passion for challenging the status quo and an unwavering commitment to achieving extraordinary results.
A good listener with a growth mindset and proven ability to adapt quickly to change and exhibit a high degree of flexibility.
Self-confident without being self-important, intellectually curious, thoughtful, and considerate.
Life Sciences experience strongly preferred.
Flexibility to travel as required to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.
Orrick Full-Time Remote Work From Home
About the Orrick Company:-
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe is a global law firm renowned for its expertise in technology, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Founded in 1863, the firm has a rich history of advising innovative companies and pioneering legal solutions.
Orrick’s practice areas span a wide range of legal services, including corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, intellectual property, litigation, and regulatory compliance. The firm is particularly well-known for its deep understanding of the complex legal landscape surrounding emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cybersecurity.
With offices across the United States and internationally, Orrick provides clients with a global perspective and the ability to navigate complex cross-border transactions. The firm’s commitment to innovation, combined with its deep industry knowledge, has solidified its position as a trusted advisor to leading technology companies, financial institutions, and government entities.
Orrick Full-Time Remote Work From Home