Event & Sponsorship Specialist - London (Hybrid)
Event & Sponsorship Specialist - London (Hybrid)
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Job Description
With offices in London Toronto Strathroy and Kitchener Lerners LLP provides a full range of legal services throughout Ontario. Lerners maintains an attractive work environment with excellent support services and state-of-the-art technology. Lerners employees enjoy a fast-paced work environment and a supportive collegial culture. Our positions are best suited to individuals who take pride in their work and understand the importance of exceptional client service.
Build your career where your work mattersand your ideas shape the future. At Lerners we combine nearly a century of legal excellence with a collaborative forward-thinking culture that empowers you to make an impact from day one.
Join a leading regional law firm with four offices across Southwestern Ontario and Toronto where collaboration innovation and client service excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking an experienced highly organized and proactive Events & Sponsorship Specialist to initiate plan execute and evaluate business development initiatives that strengthen our brand and create opportunity for firm members to connect with clients peers and the communities we serve.
Role Overview
As the Events and Sponsorship Specialist based in the London office you will lead the planning and execution of over 100 firm events and the coordination of the firms corporate sponsorship and community investment initiatives annually. Youll collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver seamless experiences from seminars and client appreciation events to tradeshows and community sponsorships. Whether planning executing or evaluating firm events or partnership initiatives the Specialist will have both an eye for detail and keen sense of logistics while managing all stages of the project from initiation to closure.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and evaluate event and sponsorship opportunities that align with the firms overall strategy and the specific business development goals of each practice group.
- Collaborate with internal teams and lawyers to ensure all events are and sponsorships are delivered on brand on budget and on time.
- Plan and deliver strategic events for practice groups and the firmmanaging all stages from concept to post-event reviewensuring they align with business development priorities and deliver meaningful client engagement.
- Prepare detailed event plans and briefs and coordinate with lawyers to confirm participation and client engagement opportunities.
- Coordinate end-to-end logistics for events and sponsorships including continuous oversight of project timelines.
- Represent the firm at events as required.
- Develop and execute sponsorship initiatives coordinating benefits branding opportunities and lawyer participation to maximize visibility and relationship-building.
- Act as primary point of contact for sponsorship initiatives and develop community partnerships by identifying branding opportunities coordinating benefits and encouraging lawyer participation to maximize visibility and relationship-building.
- Organize business development education programs webinars and seminars including planning promotion execution and post-event evaluation.
- Manage the firms donations program aligning contributions with strategic objectives and ensuring appropriate recognition.
- Establish track and analyze event and sponsorship metrics including ROI strategic alignment expenses internal and external engagement and lead generation.
- Regular reporting to assist with decision-making to guide future strategic business development decisions.
Qualifications
- 57 years of experience in event planning marketing or business development.
- Highly organized with an ability to juggle multiple priorities.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Canva MailChimp Eventbrite Microsoft Office and CRM platforms.
- Experience with project management tools (e.g. Slack) preferred.
- Familiarity with design software (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign) is an asset.
- Familiarity with webinar technology (Teams Zoom) is an asset.
- Excellent communication skills and a client-focused mindset.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Post-secondary education in Event Management Marketing or a related field.
- Legal or professional services experience is an asset.
- Proven ability to measure and report on ROI for events and sponsorships.
- Valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle (travel required between London Toronto Waterloo Region and Strathroy offices as needed).
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit an application including an updated resume and cover letter to our career portal. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will receive a response.
Application Requirement:
Please include a portfolio of your work with your application. Your portfolio should showcase event materials you have created or managed (such as event briefs marketing collateral photos sponsorship activations or ROI reports). You may redact or omit any confidential or proprietary information.
Salary:
Commensurate with skill level and years of experience.
Benefits:
- Health Extended Health Dental and Vision care
- LTD insurance
- Life insurance
- Parking/Transit reimbursement
- RRSP matching program
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Referral Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
Why Lerners
Lerners is a leading regional law firm with four offices across Southwestern Ontario and Toronto offering the strength of a full-service practice with the collaboration and support of a close-knit team. Were proud of our nearly 100-year history our reputation for excellence and our commitment to diversity inclusion and community engagement. At Lerners your work will have impact your ideas will be valued and your career will grow in an environment that respects both professional ambition and life outside the office.
Accessibility & Inclusion
Were committed to equity diversity and inclusion and supporting applicants of all abilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please get in touch with us at
If youre a creative thinker ready to make a real impact and have some fun doing it wed love to hear from you.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
