What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal II - US and Canada Development Transactions position at Marriott International?
Job Description
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. The Paralegal II position supports team attorneys, prepares drafts of transaction documents, including franchise agreements, management agreements and other related documents, conducts due diligence and ensures seamless completion of deal closings. Additionally, the Paralegal II maintains the legal management databases while leveraging technology to improve efficiency, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders and responds to various development and operational issues as they arise.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
Required
- Four-year college degree and work experience of one year, OR Two-year college degree and minimum relevant work experience of three years, OR at least ten 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
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
The hourly pay range for this position is $33.94 to $48.51. 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.
About the Team
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.
