Assistant Manager - Legal Services, Paralegal

POSITION SUMMARY & SCOPE

Marriott International operates, franchises and licenses over 9,300 hotels and branded residential properties around the world under 31 brands, including the Ritz-Carlton, W Hotels, St. Regis and Westin brands.

This Assistant Manager, Legal Services position will support attorneys in Marriott’s Law Department on employment matters and where required, corporate matters for Marriott-branded managed, franchise and residential projects in Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC). 

The position will be based in Singapore and will report to a Vice President & Senior Counsel.

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

The primary responsibilities for this position are to provide legal support on employment matters and where required, corporate matters. These include: 

(i)            in relation to employment matters:

• Prepare, review and maintain employment‑related documentation, including employment contracts, show cause letters, disciplinary outcome letters, mutual separation documents 
• Conduct legal research on statutory labor and employment requirements across APEC
• Assist with drafting and review of employment‑related policies and guidance notes 
• Maintain and update employment precedent libraries and templates
• Assist in responding to routine employment and labor law queries 
• Provide general support to employment counsel on day‑to‑day employment and labor matters across APEC jurisdictions

(ii)           in relation to corporate matters:

• Prepare initial drafts of management, franchise, residential and various other hotel-related agreements under the direction of an attorney.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on due diligence and other forms of legal advice sought under an attorney’s supervision.
• Lead the closing of transactions by managing the execution of agreements, obtaining internal powers of attorney and other required authorizations.
• Maintain knowledge database for current agreements and related standard forms, alternative provisions and legal research.

CANDIDATE PROFILE - KEY TALENTS AND EXPERIENCE DESIRED

Successful candidates should possess the following experience and skills:

Experience and Education

• 4+ years of work experience as a paralegal / legal manager handling commercial contracts, either in a law firm or law department of a multi-national corporation OR 1+ years of work experience as an attorney, in a transactional or corporate practice in a law firm. 
• At least a legal diploma (or equivalent). Law degree not required but will be considered an advantage.
• Prior experience in employment law matters is an advantage but not required. 

Skills and Competencies

• Diligence, dependability and good work ethic, with a strong attention to detail.
• Good project management and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and also as part of a team, adaptable to different working styles and changing work demands. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and develop positive, professional working relationships with team members as well as internal clients.