Job Description

The Paralegal, Manager Legal Services supports Marriott International’s EMEA Law Department in providing legal assistance to managed, leased, and franchised hotels across the region. Sitting within the Operations & Asset Management practice group, this role acts as a primary point of contact for hotel managers and above‑property teams seeking legal support. The role focuses on operational, commercial, and asset‑management-related legal matters, including contract review, document preparation, research, and liaison with external counsel.

Scope

• Location: Dubai Office
• Language Requirements: English
• Hybrid Model: 3 days in the office
• Role Type: Individual Contributor

Key Responsibilities

Operational Legal Support

• Serve as a primary contact for on-property hotel managers and above-property teams seeking legal support.
• Monitor and respond to enquiries sent to the MEA Paralegal of the Day inbox.
• Support day‑to‑day legal needs of managed hotels, franchise operations, and above-property services across EMEA (with primary focus on MEA).

Contracting & Documentation

• Prepare, negotiate, and amend a range of commercial agreements, including vendor, procurement, F&B, IT, partnerships, digital marketing, loyalty, promotions, leases and sponsorship contracts.
• Review documents from internal stakeholders and third parties to ensure compliance with Marriott’s contractual standards; draft revisions where needed.
• Prepare renewal/non-renewal letters, termination agreements, and amendments to various operational agreements, management agreements and franchise agreements.

Asset Management Support

• Assist attorneys with documentation and legal due diligence related to the hotel agreements (e.g. change of hotel ownership, renewal of hotel agreements).

Legal Research & Compliance

• Conduct legal research and summarise findings; make recommendations to attorneys.
• Draft and respond to legal correspondence and audit enquiries.
• Liaise with external legal counsel on matters requiring local law expertise.

Systems & Information Management

• Maintain and update iManage and TeamConnect database records and legal documentation.
• Organize, track, and maintain comprehensive sets of agreements and related materials.

Other Responsibilities

• Support special projects and additional duties as assigned by attorneys.
• Ensure high-quality, timely, and accurate work aligned with Marriott’s standards.

Candidate Profile

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (three‑ or four‑year program) plus 2+ years of relevant experience in transactional or corporate legal work; OR
• At least 4 years of relevant paralegal experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management capabilities; able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a high‑volume environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to proactively identify legal issues and share updates with the wider team.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and decision‑making ability.
• Exceptional attention to detail, reliability, and work ethic.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Outlook, PowerPoint; ability to learn SharePoint and Teams.
• Comfort working with databases and document management systems.

Why Join Marriott International?

Bring your legal expertise to a global hospitality leader. Join a collaborative, high‑performing team supporting some of the world’s most iconic hotel brands across the EMEA region.

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At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.