JOB SUMMARY
This position will be located in Marriott International’s office in Dubai and will report to the VP & Assistant General Counsel. The position will provide legal services to support the development, asset management and operations of all Marriott-branded lodging products, including its full-service Marriott, Sheraton, Westin, Renaissance brands, luxury Ritz-Carlton and St Regis brand, and Four Points, Aloft and Courtyard by Marriott brands, in the Middle East & Africa region.
Legal services will be required in connection with all phases of Marriott’s international hotel development and operations projects, including drafting and negotiating hotel management, franchise, lease and related agreements with third parties throughout the region. This position will require an ability to deal with a broad array of topics, including real estate development, debt and equity financing, joint ventures, risk-management and employee related issues. Familiarity with financing and development techniques and practices will be required. This position will require the ability to manage and negotiate complex transactions, supervise outside counsel, understand local law and relevant legal issues, work with owners, developers and lenders across varied cultures and legal environments, and coordinate tax, insurance, compliance, intellectual property and design issues within Marriott.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
The primary responsibilities of this attorney will be:
o Providing preliminary advice on proposed transactions with respect to confidentiality agreements, structuring the transaction, letters of intent, and trade area restrictions;
o Drafting and negotiating franchise agreements and related agreements with owners, operators and lenders;
o Drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, ground leases, and development agreements, handling legal due diligence, coordinating with other members of the development team, monitoring compliance with local laws, drafting and negotiating closing documents, overseeing closings, and following up on post-closing matters;
o Drafting and negotiating management and related agreements and coordinating various conversion matters on the takeover of an existing property;
o Drafting and negotiating ownership structuring agreements, including joint venture, condominium, and finance documentation;
o Drafting and negotiating documents involved with multi-unit refinancing, sale/leaseback, and sale/management back transactions; and
o Provide advice on day-to-day operations and legal issues
o Work with outside counsel with respect to their provision of legal services to Marriott-managed hotels and Regional Teams
o Develop and conduct training programs to field and corporate clients
o Develop legal tools and resources for field and corporate clients
o Negotiate regional agreements
o Draft, review and negotiate lender and lessor non-disturbance agreements;
o Draft, review and negotiate service agreements and other agreements relating to hotel operations; and
o Advise on project restructurings, conversions, transfers, assignments, terminations, defaults, and amendments, and draft, review and negotiate the requisite agreements.
o Legal support to various departments at Corporate Headquarters and in the region providing lodging-related services
MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES
Managing Execution
Building Relationships
Generating Talent and Organizational Capability
Learning and Applying Professional Expertise
o Basic Computer Skills – Uses basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.).
o Mathematical Reasoning – Adds, subtracts, multiplies, or divides quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.
o Oral Comprehension – Listens to and understands information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
o Reading Comprehension – Understands written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
o Writing – Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
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