Director, Associate Counsel, Operations & Strategy

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Caribbean Group in Miami seeks a Director, Associate Counsel, Operations to serve as designated legal counsel across hotel operations, onboard revenue, and global tour services. You will draft and negotiate contracts, advise senior leadership, and manage a team within a fast-paced cruise-industry environment.

The role requires a J.D. and 7–10 years of transactional experience, preferably in cruise or hospitality.

Qualifications

• Juris doctor degree from accredited U.S. law school is required.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of strong transactional and commercial experience.
• Cruise line or hospitality experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, negotiate, and review contracts for a wide variety of complex commercial transactions.
• Provide strategic legal advice and support hotel operations, onboard revenue, global tour operations, travel services, and HR.
• Supervise and develop attorneys within the Legal Team, and guide senior leadership on risk and compliance.
• Identify risks and educate stakeholders on legal and business tradeoffs in sophisticated deals.

Skills

Contract drafting

Commercial contracts

Risk assessment

Legal advisory

Cross-functional teams

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management

Job description

Royal Caribbean Group in Miami seeks a Director, Associate Counsel, Operations to serve as designated legal counsel across hotel operations, onboard revenue, and global tour services. You will draft and negotiate contracts, advise senior leadership, and manage a team within a fast-paced cruise-industry environment.

The role requires a J.D. and 7–10 years of transactional experience, preferably in cruise or hospitality.