at Hyatt in CHICAGO, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description:
The Opportunity
Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks a talented paralegal to join our Legal department, where you will work on a global team of 50 legal professionals who are valued partners of the business in helping achieve strategic priorities. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with hotel operations in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team that is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills and building connections across the organization with stakeholders, colleagues, and guests.
Who We Are
At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the world’s best and fastest-growing hospitality brands. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues.
As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.
Why Now?
This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.
How We Care for Our People
Our purpose sets us apart-to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.
We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:
-Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
-Flexible work schedule and location
-Work-life benefits including well-being initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
-A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
-Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Our success is underpinned by our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and we are committed to diversity across the board-from whom we hire and develop, the organizations we support, and whom we buy from and work with.
Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, and identities. We constantly strive to reflect the world we care for with teams that achieve and grow together. To learn more about our commitments to DE&I, please visit the Why Hyatt section of the Hyatt career page.
Who You Are
As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our Culture of Care and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Well-being. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
The Role
As Real Estate Coordinator you will play an integral role on the legal transaction team. You will assist and support all asset management, development (new management agreement and franchise agreements), and existing management agreement and franchise agreement transactions within the Americas (US, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean) of Hyatt. This includes the support of attorneys and senior paralegals on document drafting and preparation, complex commercial transactions, legal research, etc.
At Hyatt, paralegals are relied on for their expertise and follow-through, providing insights into process improvements, conducting compliance research, and interacting with internal clients and outside counsel. This role also must effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines with strong communication skills.
Below are examples of representative matters for this position:
-Draft and negotiate confidentiality agreements in connection with new hotel management agreements, franchise agreements, hotel acquisitions and sales, and other transactions.
-Coordinate with outside and in-house counsel for the negotiations of hotel leases, licenses, parking agreements, food and beverage agreements, and similar agreements.
-Assist attorneys with hotel sales and acquisitions, gather property-related information for due diligence investigations, organize such information and the internal review of such information, maintain a checklist for the transaction and follow up on the status of items, and compile and ensure internal confirmation of schedules to contracts.
-Corporate and joint venture maintenance.
-Initial drafts of commercial contracts, including hotel management agreements, technical services agreements, and amendments related thereto.
-New Owner due diligence (including background checks and review of Owner governing documents and site control documents).
-Transitions of hotel ownership and assignment of hotel management agreements and franchise agreements, and the documentation related thereto.
-Work with outside counsel on Construction contracts for Hyatt-owned hotels, third-party-owned hotels, and joint venture hotel projects.
-Review formal notices from owners and third parties to the General Counsel notice email and distribute responsibilities within the department and file such notices.
-Update legal database summaries of key legal documents.
-Maintain checklists, matter lists, and similar lists of ongoing matters; maintain forms and clause databases for the legal team.
-Opportunities to participate in Hyatt’s Diversity & Inclusion activities.
Qualifications:
Experience Required:
-Minimum of 4 or more years of experience as a paralegal or similar role in a law firm or corporate legal department including significant experience in one or more of the following practice areas: real estate transactions, contract negotiation, leases, licenses, commercial contracts, or a related area.
-Ability to manage important functions with minimal oversight
-Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
-Proven, in-depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles
-Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience Preferred:
-Paralegal certification program
-Prior hospitality or other service industry experience
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
We welcome you:
Research shows that women, people of color, and other historically excluded groups, tend to apply to jobs, only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We’d love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.
Primary Location: US-IL-Chicago
Organization: Hyatt Corporate Office, Chicago
Pay Basis: Yearly
Job Level: Full-time
Job: Legal
Req ID: CHI013071
Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the bas
