Description

Summary

The Opportunity

Join a dynamic team where no two days are the same, supporting Hyatt's hotel operations on guest disputes, contract matters, and complex operational challenges across the portfolio. Partnering closely with Operations, Risk, hotel leadership, and corporate stakeholders, you will provide practical legal guidance that enables sound decision-making while protecting Hyatt's brand and long-term interests.

You will work at the front line of issue management - assessing matters early, resolving issues efficiently, and identifying trends that help prevent escalation. In collaboration with Sales and Distribution, you will also support commercial initiatives and property-level agreements while balancing business objectives with risk management.

This opportunity offers meaningful exposure to hospitality operations, close engagement with enterprise leaders, and the ability to influence policy, process improvement, and proactive risk prevention across the business. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with colleagues, customers, and guests.

Who We Are

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best and fastest-growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues.

As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what's most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.

Why Now?

This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.

How We Care for Our People

What sets us apart is our purpose-to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We're proud to have earned a place on Fortune's prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.

We're proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:
• Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
• Flexible work schedule
• Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
• A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
• Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match

Who You Are

As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.

The Role

Responsibilities include supporting property and above property operational, sales, and distribution matters, support of hotel safety and security programs, assisting in the development of corporate and brand protocols, and involvement in other transactional matters related to new or transitioning hotels. This includes:
• Supporting negotiations of hotel vendor and sales contracts and assisting in the development and implementation of contracting standards
• Providing transactional and operational support to the Americas regions
• Supporting development and roll-out of operational policies, procedures, and guidance
• Involvement in special initiatives and cross-functional projects

Qualifications

Experience Required:
• 4 - 6 years of legal experience in either a private law firm or an in-house counsel position
• Degree from a four-year college with a strong academic performance and an interest in learning more about the practice of law
• Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
• Experience in one or more of the following: commercial transactions, real estate, litigation, commercial contracts, internal investigations

Experience Preferred:
• Prior experience working in a service industry or providing legal services in the hospitality or commercial real estate industry is extremely helpful, but not required

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

We welcome you:

Research shows that individuals tend to apply to jobs only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We'd love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.

The salary range for this position is $161,000 to $190,000. This position is also eligible to earn incentive awards and an annual bonus.

The final pay rate/salary offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level and other qualifications for the role, as well as the location of the performance of work. Pay for the successful candidate will meet local requirements, including the local minimum wage rate.

We value our relationships with recruitment partners and require that agencies contact us first before submitting any candidates. Hyatt will not be responsible for any fees and obligations associated with unsolicited submissions unless a formal agreement is in place.