Job Description

We are expanding our events team and looking for a Mandarin and/or Cantonese-speaking event content coordinator to support content development for our global and growing portfolio of legal events.

Chambers and Partners is the leading independent professional legal research company operating across 200 jurisdictions. We deliver detailed rankings and insight into the world's leading lawyers and law firms.

We are hiring a speaker acquisition specialist to play a critical role in shaping our global events program by developing compelling agendas, securing high-calibre speakers, and producing session content that reflects the latest developments in the legal industry.

This role is a part-time, Fixed Term Contract - working 3 days a week for 16 weeks.

This position requires a confident communicator, skilled researcher, and relationship-builder with a passion for delivering impactful thought leadership events.

Main Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities for this position include:

RESEARCH

Carry out market research and audience analysis to define event proposition across assigned legal industry events in regions such as Europe, Asia and South America

SPEAKER ACQUISITION & LIAISON

Identify and communicate with prospective speakers and to engage with them whilst developing the event proposition Liaise with speakers throughout the event production cycle

AGENDA DEVELOPMENT

Assist in writing session descriptions and create compelling written content aligned with the event objectives

SPONSORSHIP MANAGEMENT

Support with sponsor communication on any content related matters to ensure full alignment

COLLABORATION

Work closely with the marketing, research, sponsorship and event operations teams to ensure deliverables are fulfilled to the highest standard

Why you should apply:

Opportunity to work on high-impact, industry-leading events, within a multicultural and international environment Supportive and collaborative team culture Development opportunities to accelerate your career and gain valuable work experience

Skills and experience:

This is an entry-level role with no previous event production experience required. A great opportunity to gain valuable experience in event content development in an international environment The role would suit a graduate with an interest in the legal industry and a genuine passion for learning Business proficiency (spoken and written) in Mandarin and/or Cantonese as this role will involve working on a number of events in the GCR and APAC jurisdictions Willing and able to work flexible hours Excellent organisational skills with ability to work to tight deadlines Good communication skills with ability to speak to senior-level executives Strong writing skills with meticulous attention to detail Solution-oriented, innovative and highly collaborative

Person Specification:

An interest in the legal industry and a genuine passion for learning Strong multitasker - able to successfully reach multiple deadlines at once Excellent verbal and written communication skills - able to engage confidently with senior-level executives High attention to detail Exceptional organisational and time management skills

About us:

Chambers and Partners is the world's leading legal rankings and insights intelligence company.

For over 30 years, Chambers has differentiated the very best legal talent by identifying and ranking law firms and lawyers globally.

The Chambers' research methodology is unrivalled in accuracy, depth and quality, delivering indispensable data insights based on rankings that truly reflect ability and talent.

Over the past 12 months, Chambers has embarked on a business transformation project, with the goal of building on its reputation as the gold standard in legal rankings and directories to develop a world class range of digital products and data analytics services.

Our Purpose is to differentiate the best legal talent for when it really matters. Our Mission is to independently research the global legal market, to champion exceptional talent and deliver indispensable insights. And our Vision? is a world where important legal matters are always addressed with the best intelligence and professional expertise, wherever it exists.

We continue to invest and innovate to deliver data-led platforms, enabling law firms to provide the right services and in-house counsel to partner with the right firms.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are committed to fostering and promoting an inclusive professional environment for all of our employees, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion are integral values of Chambers and Partners and are key in our culture. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. This commitment applies across all of our employment policies and practices, from recruiting and hiring to training and career development. We support our employees through our internal INSPIRE committee with Executive Sponsors, Chairs and Ambassadors throughout the business promoting knowledge and effecting change.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Graduate
Contract length: 16 weeks

Pay: 200.00 per day

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London EC4A