Spire Hospitality · 1 week ago
Compliance & Contracts Manager
SPIRE Hospitality is a management company specializing in creating memorable guest experiences and delivering best-in-class service at hotels and resorts nationwide. The Compliance & Contracts Manager is responsible for administering, interpreting, and advising on contracts, procurement documentation, and compliance requirements across the managed portfolio while ensuring adherence to company standards and regulatory obligations.
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Responsibilities
Maintain and oversee compliance documentation for legal entities, required filings, licenses, permits, and certificates of insurance while evaluating regulatory and contractual risk exposure
Ensure compliance requirements and deadlines achieved; assess and prioritize expirations, renewals, and outstanding documentation based on risk exposure and operational impact
Evaluate contractual and regulatory risks and recommend acceptance, mitigation, or escalation strategies within established risk tolerances
Support risk management initiatives by ensuring contract and vendor documentation meets insurance, indemnification, and compliance standards, and recommending corrective actions or escalation as appropriate
Analyze and prepare recurring compliance and risk reporting, including monthly or ad-hoc analysis, identifying trends, risk indicators, and mitigation opportunities for presentation to leadership
Own and manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including intake, review, drafting, redlining, execution, tracking, renewal, and archival of contracts, exercising independent judgment in contract review, risk assessment, and recommended negotiation positions
Prepare, review, draft, and redline a variety of agreements, including vendor and service agreements, purchase contracts, NDAs, credit applications, and related procurement documents, interpreting contract language to identify legal, financial, and operational risks
SME for internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure contract terms align with operational needs, risk requirements, and company standards
Exercise discretion in determining when contract deviations or compliance issues can be resolved within standard guidelines versus when escalation is required
Maintain contract records and metadata within the company’s contract and compliance database software
Assess contractual and compliance considerations during hotel onboarding and offboarding activities by coordinating vendor communications, documentation collection, execution, and retention during property transitions
Contribute to special projects related to hotel resources, procurement optimization, compliance initiatives, and process improvements
Ensure timely completion of required documentation by both home office and field teams during transitions
Serve as the primary internal point of contact and compliance-related inquiries across departments
Evaluate existing workflows and identify opportunities to streamline contract, procurement, and compliance processes
Develop and maintain standardized templates, checklists, and procedures to support consistency and scalability
Advise leadership on compliance and contract matters with potential financial, legal, or operational impact
Ensure time-sensitive requests are prioritized and completed accurately and on schedule
Demonstrate a strong understanding of Spire Hospitality’s strategic objectives, policies and operational standards
Act as a role model for professionalism, accuracy, accountability, and collaboration across the organization
Perform other related duties as assigned or needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum of three (3) years' experience in contract administration, compliance coordination, or related process ownership role
Demonstrated experience managing contracts and documentation in regulated or multi-entity environment
Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills
Familiarity with contract management, procurement, or compliance platforms
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Legal Studies, or a related field
Experience in hospitality, real estate, property management, or multi-site operations
Experience with DocuSign or similar electronic signature tools
Notary Public designation
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Pet discount program
Identity theft protection
Pre-paid legal support
Flexible spending accounts
Matched 401K
Life insurance
Critical accident or illness
Short- & long-term disability
Paid time off
Wellness programs
Getting paid before payday with earned wage access
Wonderful hotel discounts
Company
Spire Hospitality
Spire Hospitality is an operator, manager and developer of over 100 hotel and resort properties.
Funding
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