Corporate Counsel

**Job Number** 22104711

**Job Category** Legal

**Location** Europe Office - Eschborn, Marriott Hotel Holding GmbH, Eschborn-Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany VIEW ON MAP

**Schedule** Full-Time

**Located Remotely?** N

**Relocation?** N

**Position Type** Management

**JOB SUMMARY**

The Marriott International Law Department supports the Company's lodging business. The EMEA offices provide legal services for asset management and lodging operations of all Marriott lodging products in EMEA. This position will report to the Corporate Counsel - Operations & Asset Management. This position is located in London or Eschborn.

This position will require an ability to deal with a broad array of topics, including system wide initiatives, hotel operations, asset management, sales and marketing, debt and equity financing, risk-management, tax, employment and privacy. This position will supervise outside counsel; understand and resolve local law issues; manage project budgets; work effectively with owners, franchisees, vendors, consultants, clients and lenders across varied cultures and legal environments, and coordinate employment, tax, insurance and intellectual property issues within Marriott.

**SPECIFIC DUTIES**
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- The primary responsibilities of this attorney will be:_
- Support the operations and asset management of all Marriott branded lodging products, including owned, leased, franchised and managed, throughout EMEA, with a focus on the Middle East;
- Review, interpret and advise on management and franchise agreements and coordinating with other departments;
- Represent Marriott with respect to existing management and franchise agreement issues such as restructurings, workouts, hotel sales, financings, and contract interpretations, amendments, and terminations;
- Provide legal support on particular contracts or specific issues as part of a broader team that provides general legal guidance to certain corporate departments or disciplines on various system-wide issues and initiatives;
- Provide general legal guidance to local hotels, General Managers, and Area Vice Presidents related to operations, finance, and other legal issues;
- Structure, draft and negotiate a wide variety of contracts including, sales and marketing, vendors, consultants, procurement, and food & beverage agreements; and
- Provide such other support as may be requested including with respect to Employment and Privacy matters.

**CANDIDATE PROFILE**
- Excellent academic record (both undergraduate and law school) and at least 6 years in a well-regarded law firm or comparable corporate environment. If licensed in the United States, then active US Bar membership is required, otherwise, a practicing certificate from an appropriate jurisdiction is required;
- Strong leadership skills, good judgment, and the ability to think strategically both from a business and legal perspective;
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of and solve problems, and to expeditiously provide recommendations which are consistent with good business practices and common sense;
- Independent and creative attorney with the ability to think creatively and to manage, structure and negotiate multiple and complex matters
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively with clients, peers, law department staff, and other parties;
- Outstanding analytical, contract drafting and negotiating skills;
- Ability to integrate and balance priorities, work activities and resources for the benefit of multiple key stakeholders;
- Constructive approach to dealing with conflict, and ability to influence and achieve successful results without damaging relationships;
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively, work diplomatically, and foster relationships with individuals at all levels;
- Committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards and acting with integrity;
- Self-starter with a high degree of resourcefulness, high energy, drive, and poise under pressure;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
- Experience in Employment or Privacy matters advantageous;
- Fluency in Arabic or one other European language in addition to English advantageous;
- Flexibility to travel.
- Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law._

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