Client Development – Event Planner (West Coast)

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 Los Angeles or Century City, the event planner will 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 West Coast offices. This position will work closely with the relevant client development contacts with ownership of the tactical event-related details and execution of substantive and relationship client facing events.

For the assigned offices, this role will oversee all client facing relationship building events/entertainment, including a suite of sporting/event tickets, as well as executing substantive client events including CLEs, virtual events and select conference sponsorships. Working with the relevant business development leads, the event planner will work with the partner stakeholders to ensure an on-point client experience and seamless execution. As applicable, they will also assist with 501(c)(3) activities.

Additionally, the event planner will work with the broader event team to advance and streamline processes, create efficiencies across the function and elevate the overall look and feel of our client facing events.

This role will report to the Senior Manager of Events.

Responsibilities include:

• Special projects, as assigned.
• Collaborating with the relevant client 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.
• Managing relevant office event related quick reference guides.
• Sourcing, negotiating, coordinating and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, restaurants and venues.
• Working with relevant client development leads, contribute to the creation and execution of substantive client facing events that showcase the firm’s legal and industry capabilities.
• Managing 501(c)(3) processes and related implementation as applicable for assigned offices.
• Overseeing and handling, with the event team’s assistant, the relevant sport and event tickets to venues located in proximity to Gibson Dunn West Coast offices.
• Contributing to advancing systems, processes and efficiencies for the events function and overall Marketing & Client Development Department.

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

• 5+ years of experience in professional services industry, legal preferred
• Undergraduate degree
• 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.

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual compensation range for this position is $100-115k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

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.