Paralegal, Manager Legal Services Operations

Position Summary The Paralegal, Manager Legal Services Operations and Asset Management supports Marriott International s lodging business across Europe, Middle East and Africa by providing practical, solutions-focused legal support for hotel operations and asset management matters. Based in Dubai, this role sits within the EMEA Law Department and reports into the Vice President & Senior Legal Counsel. This position acts as a key point of contact for hotel leadership and above-property teams, supporting the day-to-day legal needs of managed and franchised hotels, while also assisting with asset management transactions. Scope • Location: Dubai Office • Language Requirements : English • Hybrid Model: 3 days a week in the Dubai office • Role Type : Individual Contributor Operational Legal Support • Serve as a principal point of contact for hotel managers and operational teams seeking legal support, coordinating with attorneys and internal stakeholders as appropriate. • Support day to day legal needs of Marriott s managed hotels, franchise support organisation, and above-property disciplines across EMEA. • Monitor and respond to legal enquiries received via email and dedicated online portals. • Draft, review, negotiate, and amend a wide range of operational agreements, including: • Vendor, procurement and IT agreements • Sales, marketing, sponsorship, influencer and partnership agreements • Food & beverage, spa, fitness and loyalty related contracts • Group sales, airline and travel agency agreements • Review documents prepared by internal stakeholders and third parties to ensure compliance with Marriott s standard contractual requirements, providing revised language where needed. • Prepare and manage internal corporate approvals and coordinate execution of agreements. • Draft renewal, non renewal and termination correspondence, and assist with amendments to management and franchise agreements. • Support asset management attorneys on acquisitions, financings and dispositions, including operational agreements such as leases, licenses and concessions. • Conduct and summarise legal research, providing practical recommendations and solutions. • Instruct and manage external legal counsel on local law or specialist matters when required. • Draft and respond to legal correspondence, memoranda and internal audit enquiries. • Maintain and update internal legal databases and precedent resources. • Ensure high-quality, timely, and accurate work aligned with Marriott s standards. Candidate Profile Experience • A relevant university degree or equivalent professional experience, with demonstrable experience supporting transactional or general corporate legal work • Experience supporting complex, high volume legal workstreams in a fast paced corporate environment. • Exposure to commercial, operational or asset related agreements within a multinational organisation is highly desirable Skills & Competencies • Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise, multitask and meeting competing deadlines. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence working across functions and seniority levels. • Clear, concise drafting skills with strong attention to detail and sound judgement. • Proactive, collaborative working style with the ability to operate independently when required. • High degree of professionalism, discretion and integrity when handling sensitive legal matters. • Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure, adapting to changing priorities. • Excellent organisational and time management skills. • Strong written and verbal English language skills. • Proficient in Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn and use SharePoint, Teams and legal workflow tools. • Familiarity with legal databases and contract management systems is an advantage