Manager, Legal Services – Operations & Asset Management

Manager, Legal Services – Operations & Asset Management

The Manager, Legal Services – Operations & Asset Management supports Marriott International's lodging businesses across Europe, the Middle East and Africa by providing practical, solutions-focused legal support for hotel operations and asset management activities.

Based in London, this role sits within the EMEA Law Department and reports to the Vice President & Senior Legal Counsel. The position acts as a key point of contact for hotel leadership and above-property teams in Europe, supporting the day-to-day legal needs of managed and franchised hotels, while also assisting with asset management transactions as required.

Scope

• Location: London
• Hybrid Model: 3 days a week in the London office
• Role Type: Individual contributor

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a principal point of contact for hotel managers and operational teams seeking legal support, coordinating with attorneys and internal stakeholders as appropriate.
• Support day-to-day legal needs of Marriott's managed hotels, franchise support organisation, and above-property disciplines across EMEA, with a predominant focus on Europe.
• Monitor and respond to legal enquiries received via email and dedicated online portals.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and amend a wide range of operational agreements, including:
• Vendor, procurement and IT agreements
• Sales, marketing, sponsorship, influencer and partnership agreements
• Food & beverage, spa, fitness and loyalty-related contracts
• Group sales, airline and travel agency agreements
• Review documents prepared by internal stakeholders and third parties to ensure compliance with Marriott's standard contractual requirements, providing revised language where needed.
• Prepare and manage internal corporate approvals and coordinate execution of agreements.
• Draft renewal and termination correspondence, and assist with amendments to management and franchise agreements.
• Support asset management attorneys on acquisitions, financings and dispositions, including operational agreements such as leases, licenses and concessions.
• Conduct and summarise legal research, providing practical recommendations and solutions.
• Instruct and manage external legal counsel on local law or specialist matters when required.
• Draft and respond to legal correspondence, memoranda and internal audit enquiries.
• Maintain and update internal legal databases and precedent resources.

Candidate Profile Experience

• A relevant university degree or equivalent professional tenure in legal practice, with demonstrable experience supporting transactional and general commercial legal work.
• Experience working individually or as part of a team on complex, high-volume legal workstreams in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Exposure to general commercial, operational or asset management related agreements within a multinational real estate, corporate or hospitality organisation is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise, multitask and meet competing deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence working across functions and seniority levels.
• Clear, concise drafting skills with strong attention to detail and sound judgement.
• Proactive, collaborative working style with the ability to operate independently when required.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion and integrity when handling sensitive legal matters.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure, adapting to changing priorities.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal English language skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn and use SharePoint, Teams and legal workflow tools.
• Familiarity with legal databases, AI platforms and contract management systems is an advantage.

Why Join Marriott International? At Marriott International, you'll be part of a globally recognised organisation that values collaboration, integrity and professional growth. This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of a complex international hospitality business, partnering closely with operations and leadership teams while building a long-term legal career within a supportive, high-performing environment.

Bring your legal expertise to the world's largest hospitality company. Apply today and help shape the future of Marriott International in EMEA.