Corporate Counsel

White Lodging; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Discounts on hotel rooms and dining

Job summary

A hospitality management company in Merrillville is seeking a Corporate Counsel to provide legal guidance and manage contracts. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and a J.D. from a respected law school. Responsibilities include handling legal issues, managing compliance, and developing corporate policies. This full-time role offers excellent benefits including medical insurance and vacation time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience as a corporate transactional attorney.
• Bar admission in good standing, preferably in Indiana.
• Experience in real estate or the hospitality industry is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor on legal operations.
• Anticipate and respond to various legal issues.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts.
• Develop corporate policies and procedures.
• Supervise outside counsel as needed.

Skills

Commercial contracts management

Legal compliance

Critical thinking

Negotiation skills

Education

J.D. from a highly-regarded law school

Job description

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Who We Are

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in a selection of the country’s best cities. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. You’ll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

Responsibilities

• The Corporate Counsel will serve as a trusted advisor to the White Lodging business. They will work closely with the Company’s General Counsel in all legal efforts to support White Lodging’s operations.
• Anticipate and respond to a variety of legal issues that arise in the business, including but not limited to commercial contracts, vendor agreements, hotel and restaurant management agreements, employment law, and litigation management.
• As part of White Lodging’s legal team, handle a wide variety of matters arising from the Company’s operations, including:
• Facilitating business objectives by providing timely, strategic, and practical solutions to business teams regarding legal and business risks.
• Identifying, analyzing, and counseling regarding risks related to business operations, commercial contracts, transactions, and litigation.
• Structuring, drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and managing commercial contracts, hotel and restaurant management agreements, vendor and other agreements.
• Managing compliance under agreements post-execution, including contractual interpretation and dispute resolution.
• Developing corporate policies and procedures for the negotiation, execution, and management of contracts.
• Developing a thorough understanding of White Lodging’s business, people, franchisors, owners, markets, vendors, and competitors to provide guidance and counsel.
• Establishing and developing strong relationships with all teams within the organization.
• Identifying training needs and developing educational programs on contract negotiation and management.
• Supervising and directing outside counsel as needed.
• Providing ethical leadership and judgment.

Key Qualifications

• Excellent academic credentials and a J.D. from a highly-regarded law school.
• Bar admission in good standing; admission to a state with Indiana reciprocity preferred but not required.

Required Experience And Personal Traits

• 5+ years of relevant experience as a corporate transactional attorney.
• Proven ability to independently review, structure, draft, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts.
• Experience in real estate or the hospitality industry is strongly preferred.
• A proactive, practical, and business-focused mindset.
• Sound judgment, critical thinking, and solid negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Team-oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to juggle numerous challenging tasks and manage outside counsel effectively.

What You Can Look Forward To

• Day 1 Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Leadership development opportunities
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Location Code: A75

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Hospitality

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