Senior Event Planning ManagerCooley is seeking a Senior Event Planning Manager to join the Marketing & Business Development team.Position summary: The Senior Marketing Events Manager will guide the global marketing events team, managing all tools, policies and procedures for the function. Manage all aspects of external events as well as select internal events, from planning and development to execution and post-event follow-up, in collaboration with the marketing team, lawyers and other support departments. In addition, the Senior Marketing Events Manager will manage and oversee daily administrative operations of the direct reports. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Position responsibilities: Event planning and management:Manage marketing events team workload for assigned region; assign event leadership for all new requests entered through Salesforce campaignsRun biweekly marketing events team callsServe as the primary liaison to IS for all events softwareCollaborate with the Associate Director on the firmwide partner meeting and other internal leadership eventsPlan, organize and implement marketing events hosted and/or sponsored by Cooley, ensuring exceptional attendee experiences and maximum ROIServe as the primary point of contact leading each assigned eventManage virtual events using ZoomRepresent Cooley on-site at events, as necessaryCollaborate with Marketing and Business Development team members on event strategy/goals and materialsDetermine creative, cost-effective approaches for all events and provide detailed implementation proposals to marketing team members or attorneysResearch all aspects of events (venues, timing, housing, catering, transportation, registration, entertainment, decoration, billing, communications/invitations, RSVPs, room blocks, name badges, food and beverage, room set-up, speakers, AV, production and handouts, off-site activities, giveaways, shipping, branding, etc.) according to internal client needs, including price comparison and site inspectionsResearch and solicit proposals and conduct site visits and inspections of potential event properties, including hotels and resorts, restaurants, bar/lounges, and special event spaces. Prepares visual presentations and/or cost-comparison spreadsheets of venue recommendations, as requestedNegotiate contracts for venues, caterers, and other vendors and suppliers, working closely with the firm's internal contract review team to ensure complianceConduct post-event evaluations, including client and participant satisfaction and ROICreate and manage budgets of varying sizes, tracking and demonstrating ROIWork in collaboration with various Cooley departments (i.e., IS, Facilities, Catering) to execute eventsEstablish event design and staging (i.e., media needs, lighting, audio-visual) and event agenda (i.e., speaker order, breaks, meals) as well as shipping of event materials if off-siteUse Salesforce to run reports, manage lists, and track RSVPs, attendance, follow-up, etc.Provide planning and RSVP updates, Salesforce "who-knows-whom" reports and identify appropriate event follow-up activities to maximize business development potentialDevelop and manage event timelines, communicating deadlines and assignments to marketing staff and consultants, as necessaryWork with in-house design staff to develop creative and compelling event themesWork with in-house communications team to develop social media and PR/press plans to leverage and promote relevant eventsUtilize data from past events to enact changes to improve future resultsBuild and maintain an international network of other event planners and third-party resourcesManage relationships with trade organizations, conference organizers and other third-party partners Function as main point of contact between Cooley and these relationshipsEnsure relevant events are posted to the firm's website, internal calendar, etc.Implement best practices, policies and workflow procedures to ensure the efficient and effective execution of all eventsWork with in-house digital marketing team to build and send invitations and other collateral in firm's email marketing system (Pardot). Run reports, track distribution, etc.Manage and assign tasks to on-site staff, which may include other members of the marketing department, other Cooley staff, or vendors/consultantsWork with organizations that approve CLE, CDP, and other professional education credits for course accreditationServe as direct supervisor and mentor to direct reportsProvide day-to-day supervision of direct reports, ensure compliance with assigned work hours and monitor for compliance with all firm and department policies. Manage staffing coverage, review and process time logs/time off requestsSupport staff development and continued educational opportunitiesIn collaboration with immediate supervisor and CN HR, participate in hiring, performance appraisals, counseling, termination and other employee lifecycle eventsAll other duties as assigned or requiredSkills and experienceRequired:7+ years' direct applicable exempt work experience (e.g., event management), at least 4 of which include management experience in the applicable field, along with the proven ability to operate at an elevated level in terms of scope of responsibility, judgement, and autonomyExperience running virtual events; highly proficient in ZoomAbility to work extended and/or weekend hours, as requiredAbility to travel, as requiredPreferred:Bachelor's degree with preference of business, communication, marketing or related fieldExperience in planning multiple high-level, logistically complicated events simultaneouslyExperience with vendor contract negotiations, particularly hotels and cateringFamiliarity with legal services provided by a full-service corporate law firm and needs/expectations of their clientsSupervisory experienceCompetencies: Highly capable and able to work closely and collaboratively within a teamExcellent verbal/written/interpersonal communication skills in various situations (small/large group, one-on-one)Ability to work well with others and develop professional relationships with department members, attorneys and vendors to inspire their trust and confidenceSelf-motivator with high energy level and enthusiasm towards activities and goalsAbility to work well under pressure within a deadline-driven environmentExcellent organizational skills & detail-oriented while multi-taskingCooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package. EOE.Pursuant to the salary transparency provisions of the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL), please find the compensation range specific to this role if based in New York.New York pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on skillset and experience: $135,000 to $165,000 annually.The salary range in other markets will vary.

Lateral Partner Recruiting & Integration CoordinatorCooley is seeking a Lateral Partner Recruiting & Integration Coordinator to join the Legal Talent team.Position summary: The Lateral Partner Recruiting & Integration Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support for the firm-wide lateral partner recruitment, integration and strategic growth function and various administrative projects and duties in support of the Lateral Partner Recruiting department. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:Position responsibilities:Provide administrative support to the lateral partner recruitment process, including scheduling interviews, tracking evaluation responses, maintaining candidate files, assisting in the collection of due diligence information, and coordinating the on-boarding process when a candidate is hiredMaintain LawCruit database to include data entry of all lateral partner candidate biographical information, entering interview schedules, preparing reports, and tracking all recruiting-related and new hire expensesMaintain candidate files in Worksite and OneNoteAssist with the preparation of weekly candidate pipelines and agendas to department leadership and others, as requestedAssist with coordinating travel arrangements for lateral partner candidates, including air, train, hotel and town car reservations, adhering to the firm's Travel Policy; assist with circulating travel itineraries to candidates, as neededAssemble interview packets for distribution to all candidates and distribute interview schedules and candidate biographical information to attorneys Assist with greeting candidates and monitoring interviewsAssist with tracking candidate due diligence including coordination with other departments and vendors, as neededAssist with creating and maintaining candidate target lists for strategic prioritiesAssemble meeting itineraries for distribution to candidates; distribute interview schedules and candidate biographical information to attorneysAssist with lateral partner onboarding, organize and prepare pre-hire paperwork, maintain onboarding checklists, communicate with new hires and liaise with other administrative departments, as neededAssist with lateral partner integration and prepare status reports, as neededEnsure partner search firm agreements are current; prepare agreements for new vendors; create Worksite foldersAssist with ad hoc lateral projects as neededAssist with market research in existing or new geographical areas of interest to Cooley, to include collecting data on the general business outlook, firms that play a key role in the market, go-to attorneys in the area, and reputable search firms who have a role in the marketCoordinate meetings in new geographic markets, to include meetings with search firms, lateral partner candidates, and round robin leadership meetings, as neededReserve conference rooms, make restaurant reservations and coordinate catering, as neededProvide administrative support to new firm-wide recruitment, integration and retention initiatives as they are developed and implementedProvide administrative support to the lateral partner recruiting team firmwide, including, but not limited to email and calendar management, meeting note taking, travel coordination, drafting and processing correspondence.Review all documents prepared for accuracy, completeness, grammar, and syntaxHandle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretionCoordinate and assist with integration dinners and other special projects, as requiredProcess check requests and vendor invoices, as necessaryPrepare and track relevant travel and expense receipts for accurate accounting reconciliations. File and track reimbursements, credits and refunds through to completionExpense report preparation, coding, and reconciliationDevelop and/or update various administrative forms and create and maintain Worksite filesAll other duties as assigned or requiredSkills and experience:Required:After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applicationsAvailable to work overtime, as required2+ years applicable experience in recruitingPreferred:Bachelor's degreeFamiliarity with the legal and/or professional services provided by a full-service corporate law and/or professional service firm, as well as an understanding of the needs and expectations of corporate law and/or professional services firm clientsCompetencies:Ability to work well under pressure and handle a complex and fast-paced environmentSelf-starter with a high degree of motivation, accountability and responsivenessAbility to maintain confidentiality of all records, files, documents and department informationAbility to consistently meet deadlinesExcellent verbal (both listening and speaking) and written communication skillsProfessional demeanor and the ability to use initiative, diplomacy and tactExcellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks quickly and efficientlyAbility to prioritize duties and handle several tasks simultaneously, quickly and efficientlyPerform to earn supervisors' full confidence and trust in all interactionsAbility to function well as a team memberCooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE.The expected hourly pay range for this position is $27.00 - $39.00/hour. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off ("PTO") and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.