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Marriott International

Oct 15

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Legal
  • London

Requirements

  • The attorney must be fluent in English and have an excellent academic record (both undergraduate and law school), and at least 20 years of legal experience with a U.S., U.K., or European law firm or company with significant expertise in the lodging industry and lodging transactions, and experience leading a multi-jurisdictional legal team.
  • The attorney must have admission as a solicitor in England and Wales (or equivalent common law jurisdiction) and hold a current practising certificate OR if licensed in the United States, have an active Bar membership.
  • Strong working knowledge of legal issues arising in owned, franchised and managed hotel environments.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated experience in leading teams of attorneys. Proven success in talent management and enhancing organizational capabilities through effective staffing and leadership development.
  • Strong executive presence and experience in advising senior business leaders.
  • Skillful negotiator in tough situations.
  • Ability to expeditiously identify and assess issues and provide recommendations consistent with good business practices and reason. Strong problem-solving skills; encourages new innovative solutions when appropriate.
  • Change leader - Supports, manages, and initiates positive change.
  • Effective decision-making skills; can choose a course of action amongst options involving uncertainty or risk.
  • Ability to think creatively, to supervise multiple and complex matters, and to work independently and collaborate effectively with clients, peers, and other parties. Demonstrated success in evaluating risks and developing proactive strategies and plans to mitigate business issues.
  • Outstanding analytical, writing, and oral presentation skills.
  • Ability to take constructive action without relying on directions from others.
  • Strong collaboration skill and ability to work with others to achieve common goals and objectives.
  • Fosters passion and enthusiasm, acts with integrity and shows personal commitment to success.
  • Embraces an enterprise mindset and adapts to the global marketplace.
  • Flexibility for travel.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Function as a strategic business partner to the President and the EMEA leadership team. Collaborate with executive leadership and key stakeholders to provide proactive legal support and risk management advice that align with business objectives and drives strategic initiatives. Coordinate with the EVP & General Counsel on overall legal work, risk evaluation and strategic initiatives for the business and for the Law Department generally.
  • Growth support: Support managed and franchise development projects. Oversee the negotiation and drafting of key contracts and agreements, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals and risk appetite. Manage, structure, negotiate, and execute multiple complex transactions utilizing a variety of financing and development techniques and practices. Provide expert counsel on varied and complex corporate transactions and governance matters and issues. Coordinate with HQ and facilitate cross-functional dialog on complex transactions to ensure consistency in approach.
  • Enterprise Leadership: Partner with other departments (e.g., finance, operations, HR, commercial operations, etc.) and promote cross-functional collaboration to integrate legal considerations into business processes and strategic planning leading with an enterprise portfolio mindset. Function as a strong contributor to the global Law Department’s senior leadership team, bringing an enterprise point of view, informed by a thorough understanding of global and local business and regulatory priorities. Support global and continent initiatives that contribute to company KPIs and overall effectiveness of the legal function.
  • Organizational Effectiveness: Assemble and lead a best-in-class legal team to most effectively deliver legal services to support the achievement of company KPIs. Effectively allocate resources, improve processes and technology to optimize results. Effectively management the EMEA Legal Department budget inclusive of use of outside counsel. Select and manage outside legal counsel, including preferred law firms to support relevant project work.
  • Talent Development: Lead talent hiring and development efforts for the legal team, including the hiring, onboarding and upskilling of current and new team members, support their career development and professional growth through the development of technical, business and leadership acumen. Partner with the EMEA and Global Legal HR teams to ensure robust career and succession plans are in place for the discipline.
  • Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with business decisions and initiatives; provide guidance on regulatory compliance and corporate governance. Collaborate with Law Department colleagues on company-wide legal risk issues.
  • Policy Development & Implementation: Contribute to the development of corporate policies and lead the implementation of corporate policies in the continent to support business objectives and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Training and Development: Provide training and resources to leaders and associates across EMEA on various legal topics to enable appropriate decisions at all levels and foster a culture of compliance and ethical behavior.
  • Privacy & Compliance: Partner with Global Privacy Officer and Global Compliance Officer to highlight and address areas of concerns in EMEA as well as provide insight to the legal issues facing EMEA. Provide oversight to attorneys in the Compliance and Privacy area to develop, design, and implement appropriate responses and solutions.

FAQs

What is the location for the Chief Legal Counsel - EMEA position?

The position is based at the Europe Office in London, specifically at Barnard's Inn, 86 Fetter Lane, London, United Kingdom.

What are the key responsibilities of the Chief Legal Counsel - EMEA?

Key responsibilities include providing strategic leadership, supporting growth initiatives, managing organizational effectiveness, leading talent development efforts, risk management, policy development and implementation, and overseeing compliance and privacy matters.

What qualifications are required for the Chief Legal Counsel - EMEA position?

Candidates must have at least 20 years of legal experience, be fluent in English, possess an excellent academic record, and have admission as a solicitor in England and Wales or an active Bar membership if licensed in the United States.

Is there any specific industry experience required for this role?

Yes, significant expertise in the lodging industry and lodging transactions is required, along with a strong working knowledge of legal issues arising in owned, franchised, and managed hotel environments.

What kind of leadership experience is expected from candidates?

Candidates should have proven success in leading multi-jurisdictional legal teams, strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and experience advising senior business leaders.

Does the Chief Legal Counsel - EMEA position involve travel?

Yes, the position includes flexibility for travel as part of the role.

What is the company's commitment regarding diversity and inclusion?

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture, ensuring non-discrimination on any protected basis under applicable law.

Can you provide information on the team structure for this position?

The Chief Legal Counsel will be an integral member of the EMEA Leadership Team and also part of the global Law Department’s senior leadership team, collaborating with various stakeholders across the organization.

What is the primary focus for compliance in this role?

The role will focus on various compliance areas such as anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, bribery, privacy regulations, data governance, and cybersecurity, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and company policies.

What is the expected impact of this role on business decisions?

The Chief Legal Counsel will provide strategic legal support and risk management advice to align with business objectives, thereby influencing and enhancing the company's decision-making process in a legal context.

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Marriott International

Travel & Leisure
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1927
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Marriott International, Inc. is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of nearly 8,300 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 138 countries and territories. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C., in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott. Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws. Community Guidelines: We reserve the right to remove without any notice content that we determine in our sole discretion is offensive or illegal, contains personally identifiable information, trademarks or copyrights belonging to a third party, advertises a third party’s products or services, or is otherwise inappropriate. Application Tips: We encourage job seekers to protect themselves from email and recruiting scams. Please note: 1) We do not accept applications via email or fax; 2) We never ask for money as part of the application process; 3) We only contact job applicants from approved email domains.

Benefits

  • Travel Perks & Benefits

    We encourage you to explore the world around you, so we offer generous hotel and food discounts at thousands of our global properties. What a way to travel! We look after our associates, which is why we also have a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.

  • Recognition & Rewards

    Marriott recognizes success and commitment. We honor and encourage leadership and exceptional service. We also give bonuses for successful referrals and we reward long service. We believe hard work should be acknowledged.

  • Growth Opportunities

    Marriott believes in a career that flourishes with you. We also believe that wider experiences often provide a more enriching experience. We offer professional development, mentoring and training to help you get to where you want to go.

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