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Marriott International · 8 hours ago

Legal Counsel, U.S./Canada Development Transactions

7750 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD, 20814, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$151K/yr - $211K/yr

5+ years exp

Marriott International, Inc., based in Bethesda, Maryland, is a leading global operator of hotel and residential properties. The Legal Counsel will represent Marriott in Development transactions, providing legal support throughout various phases of hotel and residential development projects in the U.S. and Canada, including contract negotiation and drafting.

LeisureTourismTravel

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Providing advice on proposed transactions with respect to confidentiality agreements, structuring of the transaction, letters of intent, trade area restrictions, and legal due diligence

Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating hotel franchise and management agreements, tri-party lender agreements, guaranties, financing documents, and other contracts related to Marriott’s hotels and branded residences

Providing day-to-day legal advice and training to various areas within Marriott regarding legal issues related to Marriott’s Development transactions

Providing support and assistance for specific projects, such as acquisitions and multi-unit deals as part of a broader team

Qualification

Law degreeActive bar membershipTransactional experienceContract draftingReal estate knowledgeNegotiating skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsConflict managementProblem-solving

Required

Excellent academic record with a law degree preferably from a top law school

Active bar membership in good standing

Minimum of 5 years legal experience

Preferred

Transactional experience

Familiarity with real estate acquisition and financing techniques and practices

Experience working in or with hospitality, lodging, or branded residential sectors

Benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Discounts at Marriott properties

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance plan

Childcare discounts

Coverage for medical

Dental

Vision

Health care flexible spending account

Dependent care flexible spending account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Accident insurance

Adoption expense reimbursements

Paid parental leave

Educational assistance

Paid sick leave

0.077 PTO balance for every hour worked

Minimum of 9 holidays annually

Company

Marriott International

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Marriott International, Inc.

Founded in 1927

Bethesda, Maryland, USA

10001+ employees

http://travel-brilliantly.marriott.com

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Anthony Capuano

Chief Executive Officer

Naveen Manga

Global Chief Technology Officer

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