strong Position Summary strong 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 amp 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 strong Scope strong strong Location strong Dubai Office strong Language Requirements strong English strong Hybrid Model strong 3 days a week in the Dubai office strong Role Type strong Individual Contributor strong Operational Legal Support strong 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 amp 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 strong Candidate Profile strong strong Experience strong 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 strong Skills amp Competencies strong 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