Legal Counsel Operations and Asset Management

7 months ago

Cape Town, South Africa Marriott International, Inc Full time

**Additional Information** 4 - 8 years of experience as an Admitted Attorney required

**Job Number** 23215467

**Job Category** Legal

**Location** MI Regional Office Cape Town, Arthur's Road, Western Cape, South Africa, South Africa 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 operations of all Marriott lodging products in EMEA. This position will report to the Vice President & Corporate Counsel - Operations & Asset Management. The location of this position is Cape Town, South Africa.

This position will deal with a broad array of topics, including system wide initiatives, hotel operations, asset management, sales and marketing, risk-management, and tax. This position will manage, structure, negotiate, draft and execute multiple complex transactions; supervise outside counsel; understand and resolve legal 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**
- The primary responsibilities of this attorney will be:_
- 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, amendments, hotel sales, financings, contract interpretations, amendments, conversion matters and terminations;
- Support the operations and asset management of all Marriott branded lodging products, including owned leased, franchised and managed, throughout EMEA;
- Provide legal support on 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 hotels in EMEA, General Managers, and Area/Market 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.

**CANDIDATE PROFILE**
- Excellent academic record (both undergraduate and law school) and at least 4 years in a well-regarded law firm or comparable corporate environment. A practicing certificate from an appropriate law society is required;
- Ability to work well with others, 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;
- Ability to think creatively, to supervise multiple matters, and to work independently and effectively with clients, peers, and other parties;
- Strong analytical, contract drafting and negotiating skills;
- Ability to integrate and balance priorities, work activities and resources for the benefit of multiple key stakeholders;
- 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;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
- Fluency in 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._

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.

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