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We are looking for a Conference Manager to join our team!

Lexxion is a dynamic legal publisher based in Berlin, with a strong focus on European law and policy. Our central areas of competences include EU State aid, public procurement, data protection, substances and environmental law, as well as European structural and investment funds. In all these fields, Lexxion publishes journals, books and organises conferences, trainings and seminars for legal professionals, academics and policy makers.

Through our various knowledge platforms, we work with the thought leaders in these legal fields and help provide an expert, unbiased analysis that can shape the future of Europe. For further information about Lexxion, including its full presentation, publications catalogue and list of events, see: www.lexxion.eu.

Lexxion is offering the following full-time position (40hrs/week; English/German) in its Berlin team, ideally starting from 1 October 2020: Conference Manager.

Overview of role and requirements:

As Conference Manager, you support the conference department with the development and organisation of our conferences, workshops and seminars that take place all over Europe.

Your main tasks include:

• Development, planning and organisation of legal training events (in English);
• Recruitment of, and conceptual, organizational coordination with the speakers;
• Monitoring and analysis of the market regarding subject-relevant topics;
• Development of marketing products (flyers, CMS, etc.);
• Planning, implementing and managing marketing campaigns and activities (newsletters, social media, etc.);
• Organization and on-site support of online events and face-to-face events in Germany and throughout Europe;
• Responsibility for project calculations and budgets.

Your profile:

You successfully completed your studies with a focus on European law or in subject-related topics, such as European Studies. You already have professional experience in event organisation, ideally in a legal context.

Furthermore:

• You have relevant experience with developing and managing conferences;
• You have some knowledge and interest in European law;
• You have very good analytical-conceptual skills and can easily translate complex legal issues into clear and well-structured conference schedules;
• A thorough command of written and spoken English is essential, German is of advantage;
• You are excellent at planning and organising your work;
• You have good people skills and feel confident working together with, and approaching high-level experts;
• You have attention for details, and also an affinity for the big-picture, strategic thinking;
• Experience with European/national tenders would be a plus.

Lexxion offers to the successful applicant the chance to:

• Expand your network – opportunity to work closely with leading experts from EU institutions and agencies, top-tier law firms, major companies, international legal academics and professionals;
• Gain extensive additional experience in a dynamic publishing house with an international reach;
• Professional environment that supports self-initiative – flat hierarchy and freedom to turn your ideas into reality;
• Work in a young, international team;
• Attractive and central location in Berlin, Germany – a vibrant, international city, consistently rated among the top in the world for quality of life;
• A competitive salary;
• Regular feedback dialogue & team-building events.

Please address any inquiring and expression of interests (complete with a brief CV, motivation letter and salary expectations) to the Head of Conference Department, Anya Zuschke at application@lexxion.eu.