LEGAL COUNSEL, GLOBAL COMPLIANCE

Job Description For Legal Counsel, Global Compliance(HOZ) in Bethesda,United States.
JOB SUMMARYMarriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts and branded residential properties globally.
Marriott's Law Department provides legal support, advice and counsel to Marriott's internal clients.
The Global Compliance group provides strategic project leadership and legal support to attain desired results for the Company's Ethics & Compliance program.
The Legal Counsel will be a member of the Global Compliance group at Marriott's corporate headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
One of Marriott's core values is to Act with Integrity and we hold ourselves to uncompromising ethical and legal standards and business conduct.
The attorney in this role will help support Marriott's global anti-corruption compliance program.
The attorney also will play a critical role in helping to lead investigations into potential violations of Marriott's policies, Business Conduct Guide or the law, analyzing the associated risks and root causes, and advising on remedial actions, and control or program enhancements, as appropriate.
The Legal Counsel will report to and directly support the Vice President & Senior Legal Counsel, Global Compliance.
ANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience Required Minimum of 4 years' legal experience in a role related to anti-corruption laws, investigations or supporting a global ethics and compliance program Excellent academic records with a law degree (J.
.) from an accredited law school Admission to the Bar and in good standing in at least one U.
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jurisdiction Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills (PowerPoint skills a plus) Preferred Experience interacting with government agencies having jurisdiction over compliance risk areas Experience providing advice and counsel on compliance matters with a focus on individual integrity and principled business conduct Experience leading cross-border investigations into ethics and compliance matters Proficient with data analytics and visualization (e.
., PowerBI) The successful candidate will possess the following skills.
Highly collaborative team player who is skilled in working with both business and legal colleagues Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and resources with a sense of urgency and to navigate within a complex multi-discipline organization in a deadline-driven environment Flexibility and adaptability in addressing global issues as they arise across multiple time zones by being sensitive to potential local business and cultural differences Independent and creative thinker who can thrive in a matrixed and collaborative organization and lead projects that require building consensus and driving execution Ability to expeditiously identify and analyze issues and provide legally sound recommendations consistent with good business practices Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively and work diplomatically with individuals at all levels Excellent conflict management skills and ability to influence without authority Ability to balance priorities, work activities, and resources for the benefit of multiple key stakeholders Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and facilitate the implementation of creative solutions Ability to work independently, take ownership of and effectively solve problems Ability to foster relationships across the organizationCORE WORK ACTIVITIES The Legal Counsel will have the following primary responsibilities.
Contribute to Marriott's global anti-corruption program by conducting risk assessments and helping to develop risk mitigation strategies Support investigations into allegations of misconduct related to key risk areas as identified by the Global Compliance team and help manage Marriott's investigations governance program and whistleblower hotline (Marriott's Business Integrity Line) Provide legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders related to global compliance matters Support the development, drafting, and maintenance of policies, standards and procedures and work cross-functionally with stakeholders to integrate these policy requirements into global operations Support presentations and trainings on anticorruption and broader ethics and legal compliance topics Support the strong coordination, cooperation and mutual support between the Law Department and Internal Audit, Finance, Internal Investigations, Government Affairs, Human Resources, and the regional Ethics and Compliance Continent Councils Support the response to government investigations or queries as appropriate and/or requiredThe Legal Counsel should also be available for global business travel as needed.
The salary range for this position is $ to $ annually.
Marriott offers a bonus program, comprehensive health care benefits, 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match, employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount, accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, group disability insurance, travel discounts, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii), flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, pre-tax commuter benefits, other life and work wellness benefits, and may include other incentives such as stock awards and deferred compensation plans.
Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.
arriott International is an equal opportunity employer.
We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture.
We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
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