Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Corporate Counsel
Marriott Vacations Worldwide, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
Position Summary
The attorney in this position will work in the Law Department’s Global Resort Operations and Owner Services Group reporting to the Vice President & Assistant General Counsel for Global Resort Operations and Owner Services. The attorney will provide Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (“MVW”) operating divisions and staff departments with legal assistance and advice.The attorney in this position will work with individuals at MVW’s resorts, corporate office, operating divisions and staff departments as well as with attorneys and paralegals within the MVW Law Department and externally with outside counsel, vendors, and consultants.
Expected Contributions
The primary duties, responsibilities, and expected contributions of the attorney in this position include:
Providing business partners with legal assistance, support and advice regarding contracts, resort and owner services issues, operational finance & accounting, assessment and collection policies and practices, transfers of owner interests and issues arising out of such transfers, association governance, and a variety of issues related to MVW’s license arrangements related to its branded businesses;
Providing general legal advice and counsel regarding compliance with various laws and regulations;
Drafting and reviewing documentation relating to management and operation of MVW’s resorts and exchange companies including, but not limited to, management agreements, integration agreements, leases, easements, vendor contracts, service agreements and affiliation agreements;
Drafting and reviewing documentation and communications relating to the operation of MVW’s Owner Services team, including a variety of communications directed to owners, guests, exchangers and/or associates;
Collaborating with Global Resort Operations and Owner Services team members to identify opportunities for and offering training for business partners;
Supporting all aspects of company policies and practices;
Collaborating with outside counsel, vendors, and consultants to support resort operations and owner services matters;
Performing other duties as appropriate or as assigned.
Leadership
This attorney must perform the duties and responsibilities above in the following manner:
Be responsible for own work and contributing to team, department and/or business results;
Set priorities and measurable objectives;
Prioritize work in a manner that ensures focus on key company objectives;
Be agile and adaptable to continually changing priorities and assignments;
Ensure communication and escalation with manager, Law Department colleagues and business partners, as appropriate.
Monitor and report on process, progress, and results;
Direct work of non-management staff when appropriate;
Influence work of cross-functional, multi-disciplinary or extended teams;
Candidate Profile
Education:
Excellent academic record with a law degree from a top law school; admission to the bar of any state.
Minimum of seven (7) years relevant experience in a well-regarded law firm or comparable corporate environment.
Experience:
Broad base of legal knowledge.
Real estate and corporate experience preferred, with an emphasis on real estate, condominium, timeshare, corporate, and contract law.
Skills and Attributes:
Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
Ability to think strategically and provide leadership.
Ability to understand and analyze laws and legal concepts of foreign jurisdictions.
Strong analytical skills.
Constructive approach to dealing with conflict, and ability to influence and achieve successful results without damaging relationships.
Ability to expeditiously identify and assess issues, evaluate risk 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 foster relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Ability to effectively supervise paralegals and other support personnel in team-oriented environment.
Diligence, dependability, and strong work ethic.
Balanced judgment and poise under pressure.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and prioritize workload quickly and comfortably.
Professional presence and approach.
Highly collaborative style and attitude.
Technical Skills:
High degree of competence and familiarity with computers and the Internet.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.
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The attorney in this position will work in the Law Department’s Global Resort Operations and Owner Services Group reporting to the Vice President & Assistant General Counsel for Global Resort Operations and Owner Services. The attorney will provide Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (“MVW”) operating divisions and staff departments with legal assistance and advice.The attorney in this position will work with individuals at MVW’s resorts, corporate office, operating divisions and staff departments as well as with attorneys and paralegals within the MVW Law Department and externally with outside counsel, vendors, and consultants.
Expected Contributions
The primary duties, responsibilities, and expected contributions of the attorney in this position include:
Providing business partners with legal assistance, support and advice regarding contracts, resort and owner services issues, operational finance & accounting, assessment and collection policies and practices, transfers of owner interests and issues arising out of such transfers, association governance, and a variety of issues related to MVW’s license arrangements related to its branded businesses;
Providing general legal advice and counsel regarding compliance with various laws and regulations;
Drafting and reviewing documentation relating to management and operation of MVW’s resorts and exchange companies including, but not limited to, management agreements, integration agreements, leases, easements, vendor contracts, service agreements and affiliation agreements;
Drafting and reviewing documentation and communications relating to the operation of MVW’s Owner Services team, including a variety of communications directed to owners, guests, exchangers and/or associates;
Collaborating with Global Resort Operations and Owner Services team members to identify opportunities for and offering training for business partners;
Supporting all aspects of company policies and practices;
Collaborating with outside counsel, vendors, and consultants to support resort operations and owner services matters;
Performing other duties as appropriate or as assigned.
Leadership
This attorney must perform the duties and responsibilities above in the following manner:
Be responsible for own work and contributing to team, department and/or business results;
Set priorities and measurable objectives;
Prioritize work in a manner that ensures focus on key company objectives;
Be agile and adaptable to continually changing priorities and assignments;
Ensure communication and escalation with manager, Law Department colleagues and business partners, as appropriate.
Monitor and report on process, progress, and results;
Direct work of non-management staff when appropriate;
Influence work of cross-functional, multi-disciplinary or extended teams;
Candidate Profile
Education:
Excellent academic record with a law degree from a top law school; admission to the bar of any state.
Minimum of seven (7) years relevant experience in a well-regarded law firm or comparable corporate environment.
Experience:
Broad base of legal knowledge.
Real estate and corporate experience preferred, with an emphasis on real estate, condominium, timeshare, corporate, and contract law.
Skills and Attributes:
Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
Ability to think strategically and provide leadership.
Ability to understand and analyze laws and legal concepts of foreign jurisdictions.
Strong analytical skills.
Constructive approach to dealing with conflict, and ability to influence and achieve successful results without damaging relationships.
Ability to expeditiously identify and assess issues, evaluate risk 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 foster relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Ability to effectively supervise paralegals and other support personnel in team-oriented environment.
Diligence, dependability, and strong work ethic.
Balanced judgment and poise under pressure.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and prioritize workload quickly and comfortably.
Professional presence and approach.
Highly collaborative style and attitude.
Technical Skills:
High degree of competence and familiarity with computers and the Internet.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.
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