The Strategic Client Events & Regional Marketing Specialist (Charlotte) is a hands-on, client-facing role that blends business development, marketing, and events strategy to support the firm’s Charlotte office. Partnering closely with practice, industry, and office leadership, this position is responsible for executing high-impact initiatives that increase market visibility, strengthen client relationships, and generate revenue opportunities.

This role manages a high volume of client-facing programs and events, oversees Charlotte office marketing collateral and content, tracks budgets and ROI, and ensures strategic follow-up to convert engagement into meaningful opportunities. The Specialist serves as a key connector between local stakeholders and the firm’s centralized Marketing Communications, IT, Finance, and Operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage a robust calendar of client-facing programs and strategic events aligned with business development goals
• Partner with attorneys, practice leaders, and the Charlotte Office Managing Partner (OMP) to develop and deliver regional marketing initiatives
• Manage and maintain Charlotte office collateral and localized marketing content
• Track budgets, analyze ROI, and report on the effectiveness of assigned marketing and events initiatives
• Coordinate and execute strategic post-event follow-up to drive client engagement and new opportunities
• Serve as a liaison between the Charlotte office and centralized firm teams, including Marketing Communications, IT, Finance, and Operations
• Support broader regional and firmwide marketing and business development objectives as needed

Basic Qualifications

Important Note: Candidates must meet all listed qualifications to be considered.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in business development, marketing, and/or events within a law firm
• Proven experience managing client-facing programs and events in a professional services environment
• Ability to work onsite in the Charlotte office 3–4 days per week
• Must live within a commutable distance to the Charlotte office
• Hotel or conference services experience is a plus

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Direct and recent experience working within a law firm (required)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Confident communicator who thrives in a client-facing, collaborative environment
• Results-driven mindset with experience tracking performance, budgets, and ROI
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable partnering with senior attorneys and cross-functional teams

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

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About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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