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Hilton · 16 hours ago

Paralegal, Legal Development Americas

Memphis, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company known for its diverse portfolio of world-class brands. As a Paralegal in Legal Development Americas, you will support the legal team by managing franchise contract administration processes and ensuring compliance with legal obligations.

HospitalityLeisureResorts

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and issue legal documentation to franchise applicants and franchised hotel owners, including franchise agreements, guarantees, amendments, approvals, consent letters, and other related correspondence

Process and distribute documentation for internal committee approval of franchise transactions, monitoring the approval circulation process

Monitor pre-opening requirements and deadlines for franchised hotels; monitor expiration dates and relicensing deadlines for franchised hotels. Manage internal company notices of approved franchise applications and completed or terminated franchise agreements. Monitor hotel projects to handle post-opening confirmations

Perform entry of franchise application information, contact information, and franchise agreement terms into the Hilton proprietary databases

Manage paper and electronic records throughout the lifecycle of a franchise application/hotel project

Build positive working relationships with Development, Owner Relations, Architecture and Construction, Market Analysis, Brands, and Legal Compliance functions at Hilton, and externally with franchise applicants, owners, lenders, and their representatives

Escalate legal issues above delegated parameters to senior Legal Development Americas team members

Review franchise application materials

Follow up with franchise applicants and owners to ensure execution of contracts and related documents

Handle special projects as assigned by senior Legal Development Americas teammates

Qualification

Franchise contracts experienceContract management experienceLegal documentation draftingMicrosoft Office proficiencyPDF applications experienceParalegal CertificateFranchise lawsSoft skills