Paralegal I - GLS Transactions
It’s a powerful feeling, to belong. It’s inspiring people to do more than they thought they could. It’s leading the way by rolling up your sleeves to accomplish a common goal. It’s taking a passion and turning it into your vision. Belonging is what it feels like to work at Marriott. If this sounds like the place for you, join us.
The Marriott International HQ located at 10400 Fernwood Road, Bethesda, MD, 20817 is currently hiring a Paralegal I - GLS Transactions.
Responsibilities include: 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
To submit your application for this job, please go to Google and search for Marriott Careers.
Marriott International is consistently recognized as an employer of choice around the globe by FORTUNE and Working Mother magazines, DiversityInc, Great Places to Work Institute, and the CRF institute among others.
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.
It’s a powerful feeling, to belong. It’s inspiring people to do more than they thought they could. It’s leading the way by rolling up your sleeves to accomplish a common goal. It’s taking a passion and turning it into your vision. Belonging is what it feels like to work at Marriott. If this sounds like the place for you, join us.
The Marriott International HQ located at 10400 Fernwood Road, Bethesda, MD, 20817 is currently hiring a Paralegal I - GLS Transactions.
Responsibilities include: 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
To submit your application for this job, please go to Google and search for Marriott Careers.
Marriott International is consistently recognized as an employer of choice around the globe by FORTUNE and Working Mother magazines, DiversityInc, Great Places to Work Institute, and the CRF institute among others.
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.