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Event Director, LegalTechTalk US

Hyve Group Ltd57 open roles

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$160,000 – $180,000 a year
Where
USA - New York HQ, United States
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Hybrid
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Job description

The bit about the role

The Event Director of LegalTechTalk USA has ultimate accountability for all aspects of the brand’s performance, and manages the P&L in accordance with the brand strategy. The Event Director has responsibilities in four areas: leading the core event sales team day to day, managing key stakeholder relationships, understanding the industry, and delivering the event. The Event Director will spend up to 60% of their time being a sales leader and up to 30% of their time managing key internal and external stakeholder relationships, with the remainder of their time spent on understanding the industry and delivering the event. The Event Director reports directly to the founders of LegalTechTalk Europe with dotted line reporting into the Head of Global Ventures. The Event Director directly manages a dedicated, global team who sell, market and produce the event. The Event Director also works with operations and customer success functions located within the region who provide all non-sales services in line with launch best practices.

Key responsibilities

  • Leading on strategy, planning, delivery, industry positioning & ensuring financial budgets are achieved. This includes:
  • Leading weekly progress meetings & reporting up to the Senior Leadership Team.
  • Being accountable for the event’s overall performance targets, including the P+L. Working side by side with the SVP or Partnerships to ensure that all revenue targets are hit & trading updates are accurate & timely.
  • Work with Founders, Portfolio Heads and Hyve’s strategy team to develop the event’s value proposition and strategy, identifying opportunities to innovate within the event and ensuring that the event is fresh, relevant, and seen within the industry as a "must-attend-event" year after year.
  • Build and maintain key relationships vital for the success of the event. These relationships are likely to include (but not limited to) trade associations, media, and bellwether accounts.
  • Coaching the global team consistently to be goal oriented & working to their potential.
  • Contributing thoughtfully to the overall strategy as part of the Event Leadership team & being a role model for the company culture & values.
  • Displaying thoroughness & detail orientation about customer experience from prospect through to event execution.
  • Being constantly curious & staying informed on industry trends & engaging with the larger event industry.
  • Understand (and monitor changes in) the industry, its value chain, the needs of its participants, and the needs of customers, sponsors and investors. Ensure that this understanding feeds into the event’s value proposition, strategy, plan, and the resulting sales strategy, plan, key messages, and tactics.

Skills and expertise required

  • Proven experience in event management or an adjacent industry, with strong project delivery experience.
  • Commercially minded and results-driven, with experience managing multi-million-pound budgets and forecasts.
  • Experienced leader of multidisciplinary teams, able to collaborate effectively in a matrix environment.
  • Strong senior stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills, including the ability to deliver difficult messages constructively.
  • Highly organised, numerate and detail-oriented, with excellent planning and project management skills.
  • Agile, resourceful and comfortable prioritising multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Strategic thinker who can translate priorities into clear, tangible actions.
  • Curious, quick to learn and focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Self-aware, empathetic and low ego, with a collaborative leadership style that builds trust and strong relationships.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, resilience under pressure and a positive, can-do approach.
  • Good understanding of relevant market and event industry trends.
  • Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, HubSpot and Power BI.

The bit about the division

Global Ventures is Hyve’s dedicated accelerator unit which launches new events and supercharges new ventures. This is where event launches are born and new products are accelerated, powered by obsessive customer focus, rapid experimentation, simple decision-making and entrepreneurial energy.

The bit about the event

LegalTechTalk started with mission to build Europe's leading event for legal transformation, a destination where the people building its future could connect, and shape the future of law. In under three years, the idea grew from a standing start into Europe's leading legal technology conference and community, winning multiple awards in the process. The latest event attracted 5,500 attendees, 500+ speakers and 200 sponsors - and has been dubbed the Met Gala, Glastonbury and Woodstock of legal events, Now we're bringing that energy to America, with a goal of building the biggest (and best) legal event in America. LegalTechTalk USA launches in Miami in December 2027. Our ambition isn't modest: we want to become the #1 legal event and media brand in America, building on everything that's made us Europe's fastest-growing legal tech community.

The bit about us

We’re Hyve, a global events company that does things differently.

Our events deliver game-changing impact for people, businesses and beyond. That might mean winning a major contract, securing transformational investment, getting on the shelves of a giant retailer or hearing from thought leaders who are changing the future. The purpose of every one of our events is to bring the people who power major industries together – and open a world of potential.

At the same time, we’re using our events as platforms for progress, to drive the conversation across the world’s biggest industries on crucial topics like sustainability, diversity and ethical business.

These moments can change lives. And making those connections motivates us every single day.

But creating those human connections doesn’t just happen at our events. It’s part of everyday life when you work at Hyve. There are all sorts of socials, inclusion workshops and professional development opportunities to get your teeth into. And then there are the benefits. From gym memberships to private medical care, season ticket loans to healthy pensions, we’ve got you covered in all kinds of ways. (We’ll even give you an extra day off on your birthday!)

The bit about you

First of all, whatever your background and whatever your beliefs, there’s a culture of belonging here at Hyve and everyone is welcome. The question isn’t where you are from – it’s where you want to go.

We’re a positive bunch and if you’re a “glass half full” kind of person you’ll fit right in. Our values are brilliant work, fresh thinking, rich connections, and collective buzz. And just to be clear, these aren’t just words we put on the walls and forget about. They pull everyone together and help us all produce work that we’re proud to put our names to. If that resonates with you, great: we’re on the same page.

The benefits:

  • The salary band for this position ranges from $160,000 - $180,000 based on experience
  • This position will be eligible for a competitive bonus structure
  • Full medical, dental, and vision package to fit your needs
  • Retirement plan with company match (401K)
  • Competitive vacation policy
  • Hybrid work

Ready to make some great experiences? Your Hyve adventure begins with one click-Apply now!

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