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.
Role outline
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Event Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of high-impact global events. This role requires a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach who can manage every detail—from concept to execution—while maintaining exceptional quality and stakeholder satisfaction. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate excellent leadership, and bring creativity, precision, and professionalism to every project.
Key Responsibilities
* Event Strategy & Planning: Lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of large-scale global events, ensuring alignment with business objectives and brand standards
* Management & Mentoring: Manage and mentor a junior team member, setting clear goals and supporting their professional development
* 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
Skills & Experience
* 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
* 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-focused
* Comfortable travelling internationally and representing the Legal 500 brand on site
* Leadership skills with experience mentoring junior team members
Role details
* Regular global travel
* Hybrid workplace, 3 days a week in Fleet Street office
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