Events and Community Manager (NYC)

About SeedLegals

SeedLegals is the operating system for startup founders, helping them fundraise faster, streamline legal processes, and grow their businesses with ease. We’re a trusted partner to startups, VCs, and angel investors, and we’re expanding our presence in the US to empower even more founders. If you’re passionate about the startup ecosystem and love connecting with people, this is your chance to be part of something transformative.

About the Role:

We’re seeking an ambitious, creative, and results-driven Events Manager to join our Commercial team in New York City. Reporting to the Head of Marketing, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to build a vibrant startup community in the US. This role is essential to our growth and brand positioning, focusing on in-person and online events, strategic partnerships, and thought leadership opportunities for our CEO and leadership team. You’ll work very closely with our Sales and Marketing teams to identify, plan, and execute events that drive awareness, build trust, and generate leads in the startup ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the Events Strategy: Develop and execute a dynamic events plan that aligns with our US expansion goals and brand vision.
• Event Execution: Plan, organize, and host a mix of in-person and virtual events, including webinars, workshops, and networking events. Ensure flawless execution from logistics to content delivery.
• Partnership Development: Identify and establish key strategic partnerships with startup organizations, accelerators, and event organizers to amplify our reach and credibility. Working closely with our Sales team delivering against set lead targets. 
• CEO Positioning: Secure speaking engagements, panel spots, and thought leadership opportunities for our CEO and other leaders at high-impact startup events.
• Audience Engagement: Build and nurture relationships within the startup community, growing our event audiences and fostering long-term connections.
• Community Building: Identify and collaborate with key community partners, networking groups, and startup hubs to establish SeedLegals as a trusted thought leader and reliable partner for fundraising founders. Ensure we are consistently engaging with the right people and becoming an integral part of the startup ecosystem.
• Content Promotion: Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling event promotions, registration pages, and follow-up campaigns to maximize attendance and engagement.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor event success metrics, including ROI, audience growth, and lead generation. Use insights to refine and optimize future events.
• Budget Management: Manage the events budget effectively, ensuring maximum impact and efficiency.

Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years of event management experience, preferably in the B2B SaaS or startup space.
• Networking Skills: Exceptional ability to connect with and influence a diverse range of stakeholders, from founders to investors.
• Presentation Skills: Comfortable hosting and moderating events, leading Q&A sessions, and representing SeedLegals as a brand ambassador.
• Startup Ecosystem Knowledge: Familiarity with the US startup community, particularly in NYC. Experience in fundraising or working with founders is a strong plus.
• Analytical Mindset: Proven ability to analyze event performance, measure ROI, and prioritize opportunities based on impact.
• Tech-Savviness: Experience with event management tools, CRM platforms and data analysis tools (e.g.,HubSpot).
• Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a collaborative and solution-oriented approach.

Benefits

Compensation

SeedLegals offers a competitive total rewards package which includes base salary, equity, and a comprehensive benefits & perks package. Exact compensation is determined based on a number of factors including experience, skill level, and qualifications which are assessed during the interview process.

Salary range: $70k - $100k

SeedLegals provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Benefits

• Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental wellness coverage
• Life insurance: Group life insurance through our part