Paralegal I - U.S. Canada Development Transactions

Additional Information

Job Number 25013792

Job Category Legal

Location Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20814

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type: Management

JOB SUMMARY

The U.S./Canada Development Transactions team is responsible for representing Marriott in meeting its growth objectives. The team works with various Marriott corporate departments and disciplines, and helps Marriott achieve its business objectives by negotiating and drafting contracts with owners, operators, and lenders for each new hotel in the United States and Canada. This Paralegal position supports team attorneys, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, and ensures the seamless completion of franchise agreements. The role dives into drafting and revising key documents, leverage cutting-edge technology to streamline processes, and keeps the team's legal management database up to date while also tackling various development and operational challenges.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

Required

Four-year college degree, OR Two-year college degree and minimum relevant work experience of one year, OR at least five years of relevant work experience as a paralegal.

Strong project management skills, and ability to meet simultaneous deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Familiarity with database functionality and operation.

Ability to routinely work from the HQ office in Bethesda, currently 3-4 days/week.

Availability for minimal travel and flexibility for overtime.

Preferred

Paralegal Certificate

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Provide direct support to the attorneys and assist other members of the Group in the performance of their duties and responsibilities.

Interface with the internal Marriott transactions personnel, as well as owners and their administrative staff, to conduct organizational due diligence and obtain all required information for completion of franchise agreements and related documents.

Assist in preparing drafts of transaction documents (including franchise agreements, management agreements, guaranties, comfort letters, SNDAs, amendments, and other agreements), primarily utilizing forms and standardized provisions; assist in preparing drafts of negotiated changes to agreements.

Review and screen information, comments, and questions received from owners and their counsel, and help prepare initial draft responses for attorney review.

Assist in facilitating full execution of documents by owners and ensure executed originals are returned and filed appropriately.

Leverage technology to improve efficiency throughout contract generation and execution process and participate in the implementation of improvements.

Maintain and update enterprise legal management database for up-to-date tracking of the status of transaction documents.

Respond as necessary to miscellaneous development and operational issues.

The hourly pay range for this position is $29.51 to $51.15. Marriott offers a bonus program, comprehensive health care benefits, 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match, employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount, accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, group disability insurance, travel discounts, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii), flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, pre-tax commuter benefits, and other life and work wellness benefits. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Marriott reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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.

Marriott International is the world's largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed.

Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.