We Put the World on Vacation
Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.
Travel + Leisure Co. is seeking to fill the position of Legal Counsel. This position requires a team player with strong attention to detail and timetables, an analytical thinker, and the desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. This role will also have a focus on commercial real estate and contracts negotiation.
How You'll Shine:
- Provide legal counsel, and business advice, review, draft and negotiate general commercial agreements including affiliation, marketing and services agreements.
- Demonstrate knowledge in contract review and negotiations, real estate transactions, intellectual property, marketing and marketing review, and corporate governance matters.
- Work in partnership with the company's operational areas, including sales, marketing, business development, finance, tax, technology and human resources.
- Interact positively and professionally with all levels of management, customers, and outside agencies.
- Be a true business partner with the business team, not just a legal adviser, by working together with the business team to successfully achieve the business goals and objectives.
- Demonstrate a high degree of independent judgment.
What You'll Bring:
- Excellent academic credentials from an ABA accredited law school, and admission to the Bar in one or more states.
- 4 to 6 years relevant experience.
- Experience supporting commercial real estate deals is heavily preferred.
- Experience in general corporate matters. Marketing and intellectual property experience a plus.
- Strong analytical, drafting, research, organization, and interpersonal skills are necessary.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Detail oriented.
- Ability to promptly and effectively respond to questions and concerns from senior management, personnel, clients, customers, and regulatory agencies.
- Ability to define problems, collect relevant information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and exercise sound discretion and judgment in making decisions and performing duties.
- Ability to work well in a team environment yet have the ability to work independently and autonomously with limited supervision. The candidate must also be a self-starter and be able to multi-task and handle large volumes of work.
- Ability to interact with all levels of management, both internally and externally, as well as with executive staff. Needs to feel comfortable with seeking support from colleagues and, to the extent required, from outside counsel on matters requiring additional or different expertise for resolution.
Unless there is a legal requirement, experience will be accepted for the education requirement.
How You'll Be Rewarded:
We offer a diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits to associates who work 30 or more hours per week to meet your needs and support you throughout your career with us. Travel + Leisure Co. benefits include:
Note: Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life and accident coverage
- Disability
- Depending on position, paid time off, parental leave and holidays (speak to your recruiter for additional information)
- Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice
- 401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements, including tenure - speak to your recruiter for additional information)
- Legal and identify theft plan
- Voluntary income protection benefits
- Wellness program (subject to provider availability)
- Employee Assistance Program
Where Memories Start with You
Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to MyCareer@travelandleisure.com, including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.
