Paralegal, Manager Legal Services – Operations & Asset Management

Paralegal Manager Legal Services Operations & Asset Management

Position Summary

The Paralegal Manager Legal Services Operations and Asset Management supports Marriott Internationals lodging business across Europe Middle East and Africa by providing practical solutions-focused legal support for hotel operations and asset management matters. Based in Dubai this role sits within the EMEA Law Department and reports into the Vice President & Senior Legal Counsel. This position acts as a key point of contact for hotel leadership and above-property teams supporting the day-to-day legal needs of managed and franchised hotels while also assisting with asset management transactions.

Scope

• Location: Dubai Office
• Language Requirements: English
• Hybrid Model: 3 days a week in the Dubai office
• Role Type: Individual Contributor

Operational Legal Support

• Serve as a principal point of contact for hotel managers and operational teams seeking legal support coordinating with attorneys and internal stakeholders as appropriate.
• Support daytoday legal needs of Marriotts managed hotels franchise support organisation and above-property disciplines across EMEA.
• Monitor and respond to legal enquiries received via email and dedicated online portals.
• Draft review negotiate and amend a wide range of operational agreements including:
  • Vendor procurement and IT agreements
  • Sales marketing sponsorship influencer and partnership agreements
  • Food & beverage spa fitness and loyaltyrelated contracts
  • Group sales airline and travel agency agreements
• Review documents prepared by internal stakeholders and third parties to ensure compliance with Marriotts standard contractual requirements providing revised language where needed.
• Prepare and manage internal corporate approvals and coordinate execution of agreements.
• Draft renewal nonrenewal and termination correspondence and assist with amendments to management and franchise agreements.
• Support asset management attorneys on acquisitions financings and dispositions including operational agreements such as leases licenses and concessions.
• Conduct and summarise legal research providing practical recommendations and solutions.
• Instruct and manage external legal counsel on local law or specialist matters when required.
• Draft and respond to legal correspondence memoranda and internal audit enquiries.
• Maintain and update internal legal databases and precedent resources.
• Ensure high-quality timely and accurate work aligned with Marriotts standards.

Candidate Profile

Experience

• A relevant university degree or equivalent professional experience with demonstrable experience supporting transactional or general corporate legal work
• Experience supporting complex highvolume legal workstreams in a fastpaced corporate environment.
• Exposure to commercial operational or assetrelated agreements within a multinational organisation is highly desirable

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritise multitask and meeting competing deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with confidence working across functions and seniority levels.
• Clear concise drafting skills with strong attention to detail and sound judgement.
• Proactive collaborative working style with the ability to operate independently when required.
• High degree of professionalism discretion and integrity when handling sensitive legal matters.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure adapting to changing priorities.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal English language skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with the ability to learn and use SharePoint Teams and legal workflow tools.
• Familiarity with legal databases and contract management systems is an advantage

Why Join Marriott International

At Marriott International youll be part of a globally recognised organisation that values collaboration integrity and professional growth. This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of a complex international hospitality business partnering closely with operations and leadership teams while building a longterm legal career within a supportive highperforming environment.

Bring your legal expertise to the worlds largest hospitality company. Apply today and help shape the future of Marriott International in EMEA.

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