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addressAddressNew South Wales
type Form of workFull time
CategoryLegal

Job description

Position Summary

Marriott International operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts and branded residential properties globally. The Marriott Law Department in Asia Pacific Excluding China (“APEC”) services the Company's lodging and hospitality business.  The attorney in this position is part of the Development Legal team supporting APEC. This position is located in the Sydney office reporting to the Vice President & Senior Counsel in the Hong Kong Office.

The attorney provides legal support on multiple development projects in locations throughout the APEC region. The attorney will be required to demonstrate an understanding of Marriott's financing and development techniques and practices, and deal with a broad array of topics, including real estate development, debt and equity financing, joint ventures and risk-management covering Marriott’s full range of brands, including its premium full-service Marriott and Sheraton hotels, luxury W, Ritz-Carlton and Bulgari hotels, select-service Courtyard, Moxy and Aloft hotels, and branded residential products. 

The attorney will be required to manage and execute complex transactions, effectively supervise outside counsel, understand local approval processes, work with owners, developers and lenders across varied cultures and legal environments, and coordinate tax, insurance, intellectual property and design issues within Marriott.  Travel will be required. 

Specific Job Summary and Expected Contributions

Primary responsibilities of this attorney will include: 

  • Providing preliminary advice on proposed transactions with respect to confidentiality agreements, structuring the transaction, letters of intent and trade area restrictions; 
  • Drafting and negotiating management and related agreements and coordinating various conversion matters on the takeover of an existing property; 
  • Drafting and negotiating franchise agreements and related agreements with owners, operators and lenders;
  • Drafting and negotiating branded residential and related agreements with developers; 
  • 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; 
  • Drafting and negotiating ownership structuring agreements, including joint venture, condominium and finance documentation; 
  • Drafting and negotiating documents involved with multi-unit refinancings, sale/lease back, and sale/management back transactions; 
  • Providing advice on miscellaneous real estate matters affecting lodging development and operations (e.g. condemnations, easements, restrictions and land use) 
  • Coordinating across the law department (i.e. Intellectual Property) and other cross-functional departments such as tax, insurance, design, and brand; and 
  • Overseeing outside counsel involved in the development projects and / or deals. 
  • Candidate Profile

  • Excellent academic records with a law degree from a top US, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australian or UK law school; 
  • Minimum of 6 years post-qualification legal experience in a law firm or corporate law department of national reputation;
  • Fluent in both spoken and written Chinese is an advantage; 
  • Active Bar membership (if licensed in the United States)/practicing certificate.
  • Outstanding analytical, writing, and oral presentation skills; 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • Proven project management experience, strong drafting and problem-solving/analytical skills, excellent organizational skills, as well as the ability to work well under pressure while producing a high volume of accurate work;
  • Constructive approach to dealing with conflict, and ability to influence and achieve successful results without damaging relationships; 
  • Ability to expeditiously identify and assess issues and provide legally sound recommendations consistent with good business practices and reason; 
  • Ability to work independently, take ownership of, and effectively resolve problems;
  • Strong interpersonal and consultative skills; ability to interact effectively and work diplomatically with individuals at all levels;
  • Ability to think strategically and provide leadership when needed; 
  • Ability to expeditiously identify and assess issues and provide legally sound recommendations consistent with good business practices and reason; 
  • Excellent client service and communications skills (oral and written); and 
  • Ability to assess and balance risks, and understand the commercial drivers of projects.
  • 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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