* Regular global travel (once or twice per month)
* Hybrid workplace, 3 days a week in the office
* This role is based in London (Fleet Street)
About Legal 500:
Legal 500 was founded by John Pritchard in 1987 as the original clients’ guide to law firms, the first of its kind. It is now a data‑driven, AI‑optimised research platform which benchmarks, informs and connects providers and users of legal services in over 100 countries worldwide.
Our research and data are trusted and relied upon by corporate clients globally as an essential part of the process, both of instructing law firms with new mandates, and when reviewing existing mandates or panels.
We exist to empower both buyers and sellers in the international legal marketplace to make better decisions and have improved outcomes for their organisations. This is achieved by leveraging a trusted, comprehensive research process with a unique, vast, proprietary and constantly updated set of client‑supplied data, unrivalled in the market.
On the supply side of the legal market, every year Legal 500’s team of over 150 researchers, technologists, data analysts, journalists and content specialists collate and review 60,000+ data‑submissions from law firms and conduct interviews with thousands of leading law firm partners. On the demand side, Legal 500 analyses confidential data from 300,000+ commercial law firm clients to benchmark law firms and lawyers by practice area; industry; jurisdiction; as well as by proprietary client satisfaction metrics, NPS®, and other qualitative and quantitative criteria.
Legal 500 is the only source of this depth of global research and data on law firms, lawyers and their clients.
About the Role:
An Event Manager at Legal 500 is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and successful delivery of the company’s global events portfolio. Youll have a particular focus on large‑scale conferences and award ceremonies, and youll be tasked with ensuring that all events are executed to the highest standard and aligned with the company’s brand and business goals. The role also plays a key part in evolving the events programme, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
What youll be doing:
* Event Strategy & Planning: Lead the end‑to‑end planning and delivery of large‑scale global events, ensuring alignment with business objectives and brand standards
* Event Delivery: Oversee all aspects of event execution, ensuring seamless logistics, quality standards, and a strong attendee experience
* Venue & Supplier Management: Source, evaluate, and manage venues and suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery
* Onsite Management: Travel to and manage UK and international events on the ground to ensure flawless execution
* Stakeholder Management: Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth collaboration
* Budget Management: Create, manage, and reconcile event budgets, controlling costs while maintaining event quality
* Small‑Scale Event Support: Plan and support smaller events such as GC Powerlist receptions, dinners, and roundtables
* Continuous Improvement: Conduct post‑event evaluations and implement improvements to enhance future event outcomes
What were looking for:
* Proven experience managing large‑scale B2B or corporate events, ideally with international scope
* Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously - were particularly interested in the how with regards to project management: rhythms, cadence and tracking/updating on progress
* Excellent supplier and budget management capabilities
* Confident and professional communicator with strong stakeholder management experience
* Hands‑on problem solver with excellent attention to detail
* Calm under pressure, adaptable, and solutions‑focusedComfortable travelling internationally and representing the Legal 500 brand on site
* Leadership skills with experience mentoring junior team members
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