Hospitality Transactions Counsel – In‑House Deals

Hyatt; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free hotel stays annually

Flexible work schedule

Headspace wellbeing subscription

On-site fitness center discount

Paid time off & benefits

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support transactions for Hyatt-franchised and Hyatt-managed hotels in North America. The role is based at the Chicago headquarters with a minimum of three days in the office.

The candidate will handle commercial matters, negotiate hotel management and franchise agreements, and coordinate with development and asset management teams on deals, financings, and restructurings. 4–8+ years of transactional experience and a JD are required.

Qualifications

• 4-8+ years of experience in transactional practice in a law firm or in-house department.
• Juris Doctorate and licensed to practice in the United States.
• Leadership skills and track record of accountability for outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Advise on and handle a broad range of commercial matters relating to hotel ownership, franchise relationships, and hotel management structures.
• Draft, structure, and negotiate hotel management and franchise agreements and related commercial arrangements.
• Support development and asset management teams on hotel deals, renewals, amendments, financings, restructurings, and portfolio transactions.
• Advise on owner/franchisee relationships including renewals, amendments, financings, and dispute resolution.
• Structure, negotiate, and conduct due diligence for acquisitions, dispositions, co-ownership, and credit support for hotels.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and outside counsel to achieve legal and business objectives.

Skills

Transactional practice

Commercial transactions

Mergers & acquisitions

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctorate (US)

Job description

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support transactions for Hyatt-franchised and Hyatt-managed hotels in North America. The role is based at the Chicago headquarters with a minimum of three days in the office.

The candidate will handle commercial matters, negotiate hotel management and franchise agreements, and coordinate with development and asset management teams on deals, financings, and restructurings. 4–8+ years of transactional experience and a JD are required.