What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Attorney position at Loews Customer Engagement Center and Distribution...?
Who We Are: Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co-operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. and Canada. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations.
Growth and belonging start here; you'll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role-from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT-offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.
Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.
What We Offer:
- Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(k) & company match
- Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement
- Pet Insurance and Paid Pet Bereavement
- Training & Development opportunities, career growth
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and more
- Many of our Leadership positions are bonus eligible
What We're Looking For:
This position is an integral member of the Loews Hotels Legal and Contract team and provides support on legal and risk management matters related to contract administration, drafting, and negotiation. These agreements are for, among other things, retail tenant leases, office tenant leases, concession agreements, equipment leases, service agreements, supply agreements, facility contracts, construction contracts, and technology contracts. This position also ensures compliance with covenants of all partnership, management, and loan agreements and that all contracts meet Loews Hotels standards of indemnity, insurance, and covenant requirements. The Contract Attorney reports to the Vice President, Assistant General Counsel and will work directly with the Vice President, Strategic Sourcing, Contracting, Procurement, and Vendor Management.
Who You Are:
- A strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experienced in contract negotiations and vendor management
- Excellent communicator, capable of building strong relationships across teams and with external partners
- Adaptable and results-oriented, thriving in a fast-paced, multi-state environment
- Veterans and military spouses encouraged to apply
What You'll Do:
- Responsible for drafting, negotiating, and reviewing legal documents such as new and amendment contracts
- Required skill set includes exceptional legal writing, research and organizational, and a thorough understanding of the legal drafting processes
- Draft notifications for contract terminations and assignments
- Contract administration to include archiving, tracing, reviewing, notification of renewals and expirations, covenant and other compliance, certificates of insurance, and tax forms
- Contract Administrator of/and maintaining the electronic contract administration database
- Responsible for compliance with standard language for insurance, liability, and indemnity, and for tracking and documenting deviations approved by Sr. Management for reporting to audit and/or Sr. Management
- Advise Sourcing & Contracting team on legal language
- Communicate with representatives of ownership, lenders, tenants, vendors, service providers, suppliers and JV partners, as needed
- Liaison with Corporate Legal and Corporate Risk departments, as needed
- Monitor and track legal expenses
- Provide weekly status updates to the Vice President, Assistant General Counsel and Vice President, Strategic Sourcing, Contracting, Procurement, and Vendor Management of all ongoing contracts
- Serve as a key liaison and coordinate with internal and external auditors, as required
- May be required to work varying schedules to accommodate the Company's business needs
- Must be able to input and maintain a large amount of data with a high level of accuracy
- Required to attend all training sessions and meetings, as required
- Interview, select, train, establish goals & objectives, appraise, evaluate individual employee performance, determine areas of improvement or requirements for advancement, coach, counsel, and discipline team members according to Loews Hotels standards, when needed
- Other duties, as assigned
Your Experience Includes:
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required
- State Bar license to practice law required.
- 3 years of law firm or in-house legal experience required
- Must have contract negotiation and drafting experience
- Strong organizational and communication skills (oral and written) required
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Smartsheet, Project, Access, Outlook, and in Data Base Management, SharePoint, and related software.
- Knowledge of Contract Software Systems (Docusign used by Company) is preferred
Who You'll Supervise:
- Contract Administrator
Loews Hotels & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
