Senior Events Planner

About Cassels:

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is a leading national law firm focused on serving the transaction, advocacy and advisory needs of Canada’s most dynamic business sectors. We have one of the largest business law practices in the country, serving multinational, national and mid-market clients from our offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary.

Our Culture:

At Cassels, our mission is to attract, retain and promote individuals of exceptional ability and talent from as broad a range of backgrounds as possible. We offer meaningful career opportunities, invest in professional growth, and foster an inclusive environment. Our Firm’s success is built on the unique skills, perspectives, experiences and values of each individual. We encourage a corporate culture that respects and celebrates the dignity, value and diversity of all.

Role Overview:

Our Vancouver office is currently recruiting for a Senior Events Planner in our Marketing & Business Development Department, reporting to the Manager, Events & Client Experience. In this role, you will lead the planning and execution of high-impact client events, sponsorship activations and selected internal programs. Working closely with lawyers, firm leaders, internal teams and external partners, you will deliver polished experiences that strengthen client relationships, support business development objectives and advance the firm’s brand.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading end-to-end planning and execution of client events, including seminars, conferences, dinners, receptions, retreats, hospitality programs, and virtual and hybrid events.
• Advising lawyers and stakeholders on event strategy, format, venues, vendors and guest experience.
• Managing sponsorship activations, including deliverables, branding, guest engagement and post-event evaluation.
• Overseeing event logistics, including venues, vendors, contracts, catering, A/V, registration, invitations, transportation, signage and on-site delivery.
• Developing and managing event budgets, tracking expenses and processing invoices.
• Building strong relationships with Vancouver-area venues, hospitality providers and suppliers.
• Conducting post-event reporting and evaluation, including attendance, feedback and budget reconciliation.
• Planning selected Vancouver internal events and recruiting programs in partnership with internal teams.
• Support client gifting and branded merchandise programs.
• Maintaining event records, planning tools and CRM data.

The successful candidate must have the following education, experience and/or demonstrated skills:

• 6+ years of progressive corporate event planning experience, including complex, high-touch events.
• Law firm experience is strongly preferred; professional services or a similar client-service environment is also valued.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
• Excellent judgment, attention to detail and stakeholder-management skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing event budgets, vendors and contracts.
• Strong knowledge of Vancouver-area venues, hospitality suppliers and the local business market.
• A proactive, resourceful and adaptable approach.
• An undergraduate degree, relevant event-management education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with event-management, registration, CRM and virtual-event platforms.
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours and travel as required. This role is eligible for overtime.

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: $90,000-$100,000 Annually

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation + Extended Health & Dental Care.
• RRSP Matching Program.
• Education/tuition allowance.
• Fitness Reimbursement Program.
• Diversity and Inclusion Centric Culture.
• A Culture of Wellness: Cassels recognizes the importance of wellness and provides a comprehensive program that addresses the mental and physical well-being of our employees by providing resources, services, training and support on an ongoing basis.
• A fully stocked kitchen with healthy snacks, plus coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year.
• A business casual dress code (client/day specific).
• Employee referral bonus.

Cassels is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace where people of all identities and lived experiences feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring equitable access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and individuals with intersectional identities. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply. Accommodations for disabilities, accessibility needs, or cultural practices are available throughout the recruitment process upon request. Please contact our recruiter with any questions or accommodation needs.

Cassels uses artificial intelligence to screen and assess applications for positions, including reviewing resumes and ranking, scoring or filtering candidates against job-related criteria. All results are reviewed by our Human Resources team, and all hiring decisions are made by people.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status, unless required for accommodation purposes.