Paralegal, Legal Services Manager – Operations & Asset Management

Description

Position Summary
The Paralegal Legal Services Manager Operations & Asset Management supports Marriott Internationals lodging businesses across Europe the Middle East and Africa by providing practical solutionsfocused legal support for hotel operations and asset management activities.

Based in London this role sits within the EMEA Law Department and reports to the Vice President & Senior Legal Counsel. The position acts as a key point of contact for hotel leadership and aboveproperty teams in Europe supporting the daytoday legal needs of managed and franchised hotels while also assisting with asset management transactions as required.

Scope

• Location: London
• Hybrid Model: 3 days a week in the London office
• Role Type: Individual contributor

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a principal point of contact for hotel managers and operational teams seeking legal support coordinating with attorneys and internal stakeholders as appropriate.
• Support daytoday legal needs of Marriotts managed hotels franchise support organisation and aboveproperty disciplines across EMEA with a predominant focus on Europe.
• Monitor and respond to legal enquiries received via email and dedicated online portals.
• Draft review negotiate and amend a wide range of operational agreements including:
  • Vendor procurement and IT agreements
  • Sales marketing sponsorship influencer and partnership agreements
  • Food & beverage spa fitness and loyaltyrelated contracts
  • Group sales airline and travel agency agreements
• Review documents prepared by internal stakeholders and third parties to ensure compliance with Marriotts standard contractual requirements providing revised language where needed.
• Prepare and manage internal corporate approvals and coordinate execution of agreements.
• Draft renewal and termination correspondence and assist with amendments to management and franchise agreements.
• Support asset management attorneys on acquisitions financings and dispositions including operational agreements such as leases licenses and concessions.
• Conduct and summarise legal research providing practical recommendations and solutions.
• Instruct and manage external legal counsel on local law or specialist matters when required.
• Draft and respond to legal correspondence memoranda and internal audit enquiries.
• Maintain and update internal legal databases and precedent resources.
  
  

Candidate Profile
Experience

• A relevant university degree or equivalent professional tenure in legal practice with demonstrable experience supporting transactional and general commercial legal work.
• Experience working individually or as part of a team on complex highvolume legal workstreams in a fastpaced corporate environment.
• Exposure to general commercial operational or asset management related agreements within a multinational real estate corporate or hospitality organisation is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritise multitask and meet competing deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with confidence working across functions and seniority levels.
• Clear concise drafting skills with strong attention to detail and sound judgement.
• Proactive collaborative working style with the ability to operate independently when required.
• High degree of professionalism discretion and integrity when handling sensitive legal matters.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure adapting to changing priorities.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal English language skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with the ability to learn and use SharePoint Teams and legal workflow tools.
• Familiarity with legal databases AI platforms and contract management systems is an advantage.

Why Join Marriott International
At Marriott International youll be part of a globally recognised organisation that values collaboration integrity and professional growth. This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of a complex international hospitality business partnering closely with operations and leadership teams while building a longterm legal career within a supportive highperforming environment.

Bring your legal expertise to the worlds largest hospitality company. Apply today and help shape the future of Marriott International in EMEA.

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At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Department / Functional Area: Legal
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1