Paralegal I - GLS Transactions

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Position Summary

The paralegal will be based in Marriott's worldwide corporate headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, and will report to a Corporate Counsel on the Global Lodging Services & U.S.-Canada Lodging legal team. This team is part of the larger Americas Lodging and Global Services practice group that includes Marriott's Intellectual Property legal team.

The Global Lodging Services & U.S.-Canada Lodging legal team helps Marriott achieve business objectives through the group's understanding of key relationships arising from Marriott's system of more than 700 Marriott-managed and more than 2,800 Marriott-franchised hotels in the United States and Canada. The Global Lodging Services & U.S.-Canada Lodging legal team represents Marriott in these relationships and also works with various Marriott corporate departments and disciplines on a wide variety of system-wide issues and initiatives.

The paralegal will primarily provide direct transactional support (a) on issues arising from existing franchise agreements and management agreements (such as interpretations, amendments, or terminations) and (b) for hotel owner transactions (such as sales and financings of hotels and ownership restructurings).

Specific Job Summary

The paralegal will be an integral part of the team and will:

1. Work directly with Marriott business leaders.
2. Draft documents, using standard forms and templates.
3. Communicate with representatives of hotel owners and hotel lenders, including sending them draft documents, receiving and reviewing their comments, negotiating changes, reviewing organizational due diligence, and coordinating the finalization and execution of the documents.
4. Update database to reflect executed transactions.
5. Undertake special assignments, including research, review, and analysis of contract documentation and other issues.

Candidate Profile

Four-year college degree
Certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program strongly preferred
Minimum of one year of relevant work experience
Good drafting and negotiating skills
Good written and oral communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong business ethics and personal integrity
Ability to work independently, take ownership of issues, and effectively resolve problems
Ability to identify and assess key issues
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to interact effectively, work diplomatically, and foster relationships with individuals at all levels
Strong conflict management skills and ability to influence and achieve successful results without coercion and without damaging relationships - needs to have a collaborative style and attitude
Solid organizational and time management skills
Professional presence and approach
Balanced judgment and poise under pressure
Diligence, dependability, and strong work ethic
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities quickly and comfortably
High energy, drive, and enthusiasm for work
A self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude
Ability to act independently to improve and increase skills and knowledge

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.