Posted : Saturday, December 30, 2023 03:17 PM
***This role is based at our corporate office in Memphis, TN***
This is your chance to be part of an in-house Legal team at a top global hospitality company! As a Paralegal, Legal Development Americas, you will support the team in guiding Hilton's legal activities to ensure maximum protection while engaging in global business and ensuring compliance with our legal obligations.
On the Legal Development team reporting to a Contract Manager, Legal Development Americas, you will provide paralegal support for Hilton's franchise contract administration processes, which includes processing franchise applications, franchise agreements, and other legal documentation in connection with new development deals, change of ownership transactions, relicensing, permitted transfers, lender comfort letters, and other related matters.
HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to programs and benefits such as: Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel with room rates as low as $40/night Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (PTO) Learn more about the rest of our At Hilton, we believe every Team Member is a leader.
We are committed to offering leadership development opportunities through every step of a Team Member's career journey and at every level, both in our hotels and across corporate.
Hilton's leadership development framework focuses on developing skills and business insight through a range of programs and approaches to meet varying learning needs and preferences.
**Available benefits may vary depending upon terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of the plans.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Your role is important and below are some of the fundamental job duties that make your work unique.
What your day-to-day will be like: Review, draft, proof, copy, and issue legal documentation to franchise applicants and franchised hotel owners, including franchise agreements, guarantees, amendments, approvals, consent letters, and other related correspondence.
Coordinate, process, and distribute required documentation for internal committee approval of franchise transactions, monitoring the approval circulation process.
Monitor pre-opening requirements and deadlines for franchised hotels; monitor expiration dates and relicensing deadlines for franchised hotels.
Manage internal company notices of approved franchise applications and completed or terminated franchise agreements.
Monitor hotel projects to handle post-opening confirmations.
Perform initial entry of franchise application information, contact information, and franchise agreement terms into the Hilton proprietary databases and continually update information as new or additional information is received to ensure reporting requirements are met and data integrity is maintained.
Manage paper and electronic records in accordance with policies and procedures throughout the lifecycle of a franchise application/hotel project, ensuring that all records are maintained accurately and timely.
How you will collaborate with others: Build positive working relationships internally with Development, Owner Relations, Architecture and Construction, Market Analysis, Brands, and Legal Compliance functions, as well as externally with franchise applicants, owners, lenders, and their representatives.
Escalate legal issues above delegated parameters to senior Legal Development Americas team members.
What projects you will take ownership of: Review application materials upon receipt from our partners in Development Follow up with franchise applicants, owners, and their delegates to ensure accurate execution and return of contracts and related documents.
Handle special projects as assigned by senior Legal Development Americas teammates.
WHY YOU'LL BE A GREAT FIT You have these minimum qualifications: Two (2) years of work experience in a corporate department, law firm, or contract management setting High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Teams) Experience with PDF applications such as Adobe or Foxit It would be useful if you have: BA/BS Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate Five (5) years working in a corporate department, law firm, or contract management setting Franchise contracts or similar transactional legal experience Familiarity with franchise laws WHAT IT IS LIKE WORKING FOR HILTON The future of hospitality is bright at Hilton: a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of.
Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more-than 100-year history.
Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture and we are consistently named among one of the World's Best Workplaces.
Check out the and to learn more about what it's like to be on Team Hilton! It is the policy of Hilton to employ qualified persons without regard to color, race, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medication conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, status as a protected veteran, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, or any other protected group status as defined by and subject to applicable federal, state and local laws.
Hilton's commitment to equal employment opportunity supports the attraction and retention of a diverse workforce that will enhance our effectiveness in attracting Team Members, customers, corporate partners, and owners.
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position and provide other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law.
Please if you require an accommodation during the application process.
On the Legal Development team reporting to a Contract Manager, Legal Development Americas, you will provide paralegal support for Hilton's franchise contract administration processes, which includes processing franchise applications, franchise agreements, and other legal documentation in connection with new development deals, change of ownership transactions, relicensing, permitted transfers, lender comfort letters, and other related matters.
HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to programs and benefits such as: Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel with room rates as low as $40/night Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (PTO) Learn more about the rest of our At Hilton, we believe every Team Member is a leader.
We are committed to offering leadership development opportunities through every step of a Team Member's career journey and at every level, both in our hotels and across corporate.
Hilton's leadership development framework focuses on developing skills and business insight through a range of programs and approaches to meet varying learning needs and preferences.
**Available benefits may vary depending upon terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of the plans.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Your role is important and below are some of the fundamental job duties that make your work unique.
What your day-to-day will be like: Review, draft, proof, copy, and issue legal documentation to franchise applicants and franchised hotel owners, including franchise agreements, guarantees, amendments, approvals, consent letters, and other related correspondence.
Coordinate, process, and distribute required documentation for internal committee approval of franchise transactions, monitoring the approval circulation process.
Monitor pre-opening requirements and deadlines for franchised hotels; monitor expiration dates and relicensing deadlines for franchised hotels.
Manage internal company notices of approved franchise applications and completed or terminated franchise agreements.
Monitor hotel projects to handle post-opening confirmations.
Perform initial entry of franchise application information, contact information, and franchise agreement terms into the Hilton proprietary databases and continually update information as new or additional information is received to ensure reporting requirements are met and data integrity is maintained.
Manage paper and electronic records in accordance with policies and procedures throughout the lifecycle of a franchise application/hotel project, ensuring that all records are maintained accurately and timely.
How you will collaborate with others: Build positive working relationships internally with Development, Owner Relations, Architecture and Construction, Market Analysis, Brands, and Legal Compliance functions, as well as externally with franchise applicants, owners, lenders, and their representatives.
Escalate legal issues above delegated parameters to senior Legal Development Americas team members.
What projects you will take ownership of: Review application materials upon receipt from our partners in Development Follow up with franchise applicants, owners, and their delegates to ensure accurate execution and return of contracts and related documents.
Handle special projects as assigned by senior Legal Development Americas teammates.
WHY YOU'LL BE A GREAT FIT You have these minimum qualifications: Two (2) years of work experience in a corporate department, law firm, or contract management setting High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Teams) Experience with PDF applications such as Adobe or Foxit It would be useful if you have: BA/BS Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate Five (5) years working in a corporate department, law firm, or contract management setting Franchise contracts or similar transactional legal experience Familiarity with franchise laws WHAT IT IS LIKE WORKING FOR HILTON The future of hospitality is bright at Hilton: a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of.
Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more-than 100-year history.
Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture and we are consistently named among one of the World's Best Workplaces.
Check out the and to learn more about what it's like to be on Team Hilton! It is the policy of Hilton to employ qualified persons without regard to color, race, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medication conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, status as a protected veteran, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, or any other protected group status as defined by and subject to applicable federal, state and local laws.
Hilton's commitment to equal employment opportunity supports the attraction and retention of a diverse workforce that will enhance our effectiveness in attracting Team Members, customers, corporate partners, and owners.
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position and provide other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law.
Please if you require an accommodation during the application process.
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• Location : 5069 Sanderlin Avenue, Memphis, TN
• Post ID: 9046203458