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Host Hotels & Resorts · 5 days ago

Senior Director and Associate General Counsel

Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Host Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Senior Director and Associate General Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support and strategic counsel. The role focuses on managing complex legal issues, mitigating risks, and supporting compliance across various business matters, including disputes, litigation, and contracts.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Manage all disputes and litigation, including working closely with the Risk Management department on insurance-related claims and matters

Engage with hotel operators on litigation and labor matters involving hotel properties

Advise on construction/development contract matters and dispute avoidance

Supervise outside counsel to ensure consistency and quality of legal services in a timely, cost-efficient manner

Provide legal support to and collaborate closely with departments across the company, including Asset Management, Investments, Human Resources, and Development, Design & Construction

Advise on a broad array of general contracts, compliance, and corporate matters

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Legal practice experienceDisputesLitigationRisk managementCorporate complianceReal estate experienceTeam orientationCritical thinkingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsEmotional intelligence

Required

Undergraduate and Juris Doctorate degrees with superior academic credentials

Licensed to practice law in at least one state within the United States without any instances of suspension, revocation, censure, or other adverse events in any jurisdiction

At least five (5) years of legal practice experience as an attorney at a top tier law firm and/or corporate in-house legal department

Experience in disputes and litigation

Experience in risk management/insurance

Experience in general corporate matters and compliance

Superior intellect, with the ability to think critically and independently and make clear and well-reasoned decisions in complex situations

Ability to see and handle a diverse array of legal issues

Pragmatic business acumen with the ability to recognize the business consequences of legal advice

A strategic and innovative thinker who can bring value to the Company and find creative solutions to complex legal problems

Excellent interpersonal, influencing, listening, and relationship building skills

Proven ability to serve as a productive, objective, and trusted advisor on business, regulatory, and legal issues

High emotional intelligence

Strong judgment, self-confidence and professionalism, with a consistent display of respect for others

Team orientation with a collaborative work style and the ability to build consensus and drive for results

Ability to work and collaborate with varied constituencies (senior management, associates throughout organization, outside counsel) with strong people (client service) skills

Independent thinker with the courage to be a thought leader and to challenge and push back when needed in a manner that is neither offensive nor obstructionist

Absolute integrity and strong character

Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

Ability to quickly identify the major legal issues presented in each set of circumstances and provide pragmatic and understandable advice to the appropriate stakeholders