Managing VP and Assistant General Counsel

**Additional Information**
**Job Number** 25129028
**Job Category** Legal
**Location** Europe Office – London, Barnard\’s Inn 86 Fetter Lane, London, London, United Kingdom, EC4A 1ENVIEW ON MAP (
**Schedule** Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management

**Position Summary**
This leadership role, based in London, reports to the Chief Legal Counsel, EMEA and is responsible for managing legal work related to development and affiliation transactions across Europe and parts of Africa. The position leads efforts to enhance efficiency in development legal processes across EMEA, including:
Agreements for owned, leased, managed, franchised development and pipeline transactions
Loans, guarantees, joint ventures, and Marriott capital investment transactions
Disclosure documents, due diligence, and regulatory filings
Adjacent and related legal matters

The Managing Vice President and Assistant General Counsel will develop strategy and provide legal support to EMEA Development and Development Asset Management teams, supervise attorneys within the practice group, and indirectly oversee Managers of Legal Services and Administrative Assistants. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage complex legal transactions and workstreams.

**Scope**
Location: London, UK
Language Requirements: Fluent in English (spoken and written); proficiency in one or more additional languages commonly spoken across the region is a strong advantage.
Travel: Business travel across the EMEA region

**Key Responsibilities**
Lead and manage legal support for development and affiliation transactions
Allocate responsibilities across the legal team and supervise attorneys and support staff
Formulate policies and process improvements for development legal work
Ensure timely and appropriate legal support for transactions and projects
Maintain and update form documents and contract templates
Participate in and prepare for HDC and related committee meetings
Negotiate and draft complex agreements and contract provisions
Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to legal team members
Manage talent development, performance evaluations, and address performance concerns
Select and oversee outside counsel in coordination with the Chief Legal Counsel
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and discipline leaders
Provide strategic legal advice and ensure alignment with Marriottu2019s objectives
Navigate complex legal issues and make sound judgment calls
Champion process improvements and legal best practices

**Candidate Profile**

**Education & Experience**
JD / Law degree and admission to the bar in the UK (EU and US qualifications considered)
12+ years of legal experience with complex transactions
Proven leadership and team management experience
Experience advising senior leadership and managing cross-functional legal matters

**Skills & Competencies**
Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to lead and develop legal talent
Enterprise mindset with cross-disciplinary collaboration
Excellent conflict resolution and influencing skills
High level of organizational and time management capabilities
Ability to identify and implement process improvements
Deep understanding of legal issues related to development and growth transactions
Knowledge of the hotel industry and Marriottu2019s strategic goals

**Management Competencies**
Leadership: Demonstrates strategic thinking, clear communication, and professional presence
Managing Execution: Drives results, builds teams, and prioritizes effectively
Building Relationships: Fosters trust, understands stakeholder needs, and embraces a global mindset
Learning & Expertise: Applies legal acumen and business insight to drive solutions

**Why Join Marriott International?**
Join a global legal team committed to excellence, innovation, and strategic growth. As Managing Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, youu2019ll play a key role in shaping Marriottu2019s expansion across EMEA, working on high-impact transactions and leading a talented legal team.

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