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This Assistant Manager, Legal Services position will support attorneys in Marriott’s Law Department on employment matters and where required, corporate matters for Marriott-branded managed, franchise and residential projects in Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC). The position will be based in Singapore and will report to a Vice President & Senior Counsel.
Job Responsibility:
Prepare, review and maintain employment‑related documentation, including employment contracts, show cause letters, disciplinary outcome letters, mutual separation documents
Conduct legal research on statutory labor and employment requirements across APEC
Assist with drafting and review of employment‑related policies and guidance notes
Maintain and update employment precedent libraries and templates
Assist in responding to routine employment and labor law queries
Provide general support to employment counsel on day‑to‑day employment and labor matters across APEC jurisdictions
Prepare initial drafts of management, franchise, residential and various other hotel-related agreements under the direction of an attorney
Coordinate with external legal counsel on due diligence and other forms of legal advice sought under an attorney’s supervision
Lead the closing of transactions by managing the execution of agreements, obtaining internal powers of attorney and other required authorizations
Maintain knowledge database for current agreements and related standard forms, alternative provisions and legal research
Requirements:
4+ years of work experience as a paralegal / legal manager handling commercial contracts, either in a law firm or law department of a multi-national corporation OR 1+ years of work experience as an attorney, in a transactional or corporate practice in a law firm
At least a legal diploma (or equivalent)
Diligence, dependability and good work ethic, with a strong attention to detail
Good project management and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and also as part of a team, adaptable to different working styles and changing work demands
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and develop positive, professional working relationships with team members as well as internal clients