Corporate Counsel

Function :

This position will support a diverse portfolio of lodging assets and will be responsible for a broad range of legal matters with a focus on managing property-level liability litigation and providing operational legal support. The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas : litigation management, contract review, or real estate matters related to hospitality assets.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee the resolution of property-level liability litigation, coordinating with outside counsel, internal stakeholders, and insurance providers (all litigation is handled by outside counsel).
• Administer the process for evaluating and approving liability claims, ensuring appropriate risk assessment, documentation, and internal reporting.
• Provide legal guidance and interpretation on operational contracts and agreements.
• Manage and advise on lease-related issues including tenant disputes, lease enforcement, amendments, renewals, and terminations.
• Work with asset managers and hotel operators to assist in obtaining licenses and permits necessary for hotel operations.
• Support senior legal leadership in the oversight of significant corporate litigation, collaborating with outside counsel and internal teams as necessary.
• Monitor and resolve property-level code violations and compliance issues.
• Assist in reviewing and negotiating vendor agreements to support hotel operations.

Requirements

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Work Environment :

RLJ Lodging Trust is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

EOE

Benefits