Compliance Paralegal

Choice Hotels International, Inc.; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice Hotels International, Inc. seeks a Paralegal, Compliance to support franchise compliance, litigation, and collection matters. You will work with supervising counsel and internal partners to manage matters from initiation to resolution.

This 4-days-onsite role is located in North Bethesda, MD and does not offer visa sponsorship. Bachelor’s degree required; a Paralegal Certificate is preferred. Minimum 3 years paralegal experience in corporate or international settings, strong legal

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of commercial, corporate, or international paralegal experience.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Collaborate across internal teams and with external parties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, issue, and execute termination and release agreements in collaboration with in-house counsel, and confirm amounts due to Choice are collected and terminate accordingly.
• Assist in-house counsel with preparing and issuing a range of legal notices, including default and termination notices, as directed by the managing attorney for various reasons.
• Draft, issue, and execute settlement and release agreements as requested by internal stakeholders.
• Research files, interpret contract language, and prepare acceptance/denial letters for termination windows and liquidated damages calculations.
• Respond to ad hoc requests for file research, documentation, and status updates from counsel and business partners.
• Monitor and manage incoming rush or priority requests while balancing ongoing workload and deadlines.
• Update and maintain corporate applications and systems to ensure accurate tracking of compliance-related matters.
• Ensure legal notice requirements are met and provide paralegal support for litigation and risk-related matters.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal research

Drafting

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate preferred

Tools

Legal/compliance systems

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Paralegal, Compliance provides comprehensive legal and administrative support across franchise compliance, litigation, and collection matters. This role works closely with supervising counsel, internal business partners, and external customers to independently manage assigned matters from initiation through resolution. The position requires strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Note: This role is 4 days onsite in North Bethesda, MD and is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, issue, and execute termination and release agreements in collaboration with in-house counsel, as well as confirm the amounts due to Choice are collected and complete the termination process.
• Assist in-house counsel with preparing and issuing a range of legal notices, including default and termination notices, based on compliance committee minutes, termination committee outcomes or direction from the managing attorney for various legal reasons.
• Draft, issue, and execute settlement and release agreements in accordance with requests from internal stakeholders.
• Research files, interpret contract language and prepare acceptance/denial letters for contract termination windows and liquidated damages calculations upon request from franchisees, counsel, or internal business partners.
• Respond to ad hoc requests for file research, documentation, and status updates from counsel and business partners.
• Monitor and manage incoming rush or priority requests while balancing ongoing workload and competing deadlines.
• Update and maintain corporate applications and systems to ensure accurate tracking and documentation of compliance-related matters.
• Ensure legal notice requirements are met and provide paralegal support for litigation and other risk-related matters as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Employment Experience Minimum of 3 years of commercial, corporate, or international paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate environment.
• Technical Skills Ability to reason clearly and apply legal concepts to practical business and compliance issues.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and written communication skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across internal teams, with internal business partners and with external related parties.
• Proficiency with legal and corporate compliance systems and tools.
• Additional Skills & Competencies Accountability and ownership of assigned matters Sound judgment and problem-solvingCollaboration and customer focus Sense of urgency and adaptabilityIntegrity and professionalismUnderstanding of the importance of legal notice

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. Paralegal Certificate preferred.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $58,964 - $65,000 Choice prioritizes our associate wellbeing by offering a comprehensive benefits program that is both competitive and flexible to help you achieve your wellbeing goals - here are just a few:

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance
• Financial benefits for retirement and health savings
• Employee recognition programs
• Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide

About Choice

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With 7,500 hotels in 45+ countries and territories, we offer a range of high-quality lodging options in the upper upscale, upper midscale, midscale, extended stay, and economy segments. We’re the hotel company for those who choose to bet on themselves — the striver, the dreamer, the entrepreneur — because that’s who we are, too. At Choice, we are united by the simple belief that tomorrow will be even better than today — for associates, our company, and our franchisees. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, Maryland, at our technology center in Scottsdale, Arizona, and through our associates around the globe, every voice is heard and every idea is listened to, no matter what area of the company they come from. We are united in supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of our thousands of franchise owners, which propels us forward — giving our work at Choice a purpose larger than our business. Our corporate office locations: North Bethesda, MD — Located at Pike & Rose, our worldwide headquarters is less than 15 miles from Washington, D.C., one block away from the North Bethesda Metro station, with easy access to I-495, complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail. Scottsdale, AZ — Located at the northwest corner of Loop 101, the Scottsdale office is home to our technology, eCommerce and customer service organizations, with easy access to complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail. Minneapolis, MN — Select roles are based in our Minneapolis office on Highway 394, near the intersection with Highway 100, only five minutes from downtown. Field/Remote — Select roles designated as field/remote will require associates to work from a home office, connecting virtually with Choice team members and leadership on Zoom, with possible required travel depending on the role. Choice’s Cultural Values Welcome and Respect Everyone | Be Bold | Be Quick | Listen | Be Curious | Show Integrity Choice’s Leadership Principles Act with Intention | Lead with Authenticity | Grow & Deliver CONNECT THE WORLD THROUGH THE POWER OF HOSPITALITY We bring together the people, brand and technology that enable the success of others – welcoming every guest, every partner, everywhere their journey takes them. Visit http://careers.choicehotels.com to learn more.