Legal Counsel

**JOB SUMMARY**

The attorney in this position will be part of the Marriott Law Department providing legal services to the properties and offices part of the Asia Pacific Excluding China. This attorney will help support our culture of integrity by providing legal support for the company’s Ethics and Global Compliance program, including crucial risk areas such as:

- Anti-corruption and anti-bribery
- Economic and trade sanctions
- Antitrust and competition law
- Anti-money laundering
- Ethics and Code of Conduct
- White-collar crimes
- Whistleblower hotline (Business Integrity Line)
- Other critical areas as designated by the company’s compliance programs

In addition, the Legal Counsel is also responsible for developing, implementing, and executing Marriott’s growing Global Privacy program while promoting compliance with applicable privacy, data, and information protection laws. The individual will support the Company’s Privacy Governance program and drive the development and delivery of training and communications, and lead the execution of privacy programs and key initiatives. The attorney will also develop privacy policies and assessments and advise and support new business ventures and pilot programs.

**CANDIDATE PROFILE**

Education & Qualifications
- Excellent academic records with a law degree from an accredited law school
- 3+ years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate law department of national reputation
- Active Bar membership (if licensed in the United States) or practicing certificate

**Requirements**:

- Experience in one or more of the following practice areas: (1) ABAC/AML/Investigations, (2) Trade/Sanctions, (3) Competition, (4) Data Protection/Privacy
- Outstanding analytical, writing, and oral presentation skills;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Identify and assess issues quickly and provide legally sound recommendations consistent with good business practices and reason
- Strong problem-solving/analytical skills and excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work well under pressure while producing a high volume of accurate work
- Strong interpersonal and consultative skills with an ability to interact effectively and work diplomatically with individuals at all levels
- Constructive approach to dealing with conflict, and ability to influence and achieve successful results
- Excellent client service
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of, and effectively resolve problems
- Ability to think strategically and provide leadership when needed
- Flexibility for travel

**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**

**Compliance**
- Governance & Strategy:

- Support the objectives set by the Board’s Audit Committee and the Company’s Legal and Ethical Steering Committee (LESC) by working closely with the Global Compliance Officer and Internal Audit Department.
- Support the APEC Continent’s Legal and Ethical Compliance Committee (LECC) and serve as a liaison to the Company’s Legal and Ethical Steering Committee (LESC).
- As part of the LECC meetings, responsibilities include developing meeting agenda and minutes, coordinating materials, presenting updates, and providing advice.
- Programs & Initiatives:

- Collaborate with other corporate departments with compliance responsibilities such as Internal Investigations, the Internal Audit Department, the Corporate Secretary’s Office, Government Affairs, and the Finance organization, to carry out various legal and ethical compliance programs and services.
- Investigations:

- Function as part of investigation working groups and utilize internal and external investigative and audit resources by (1) ensuring investigations are handled promptly, fairly and resolved consistently, (2) ensuring matters appropriate for investigation receive timely follow-up, and (3) leading and/or providing guidance on investigations.
- Provide legal advice and tactical direction to auditors, investigators, and human resource managers in FCPA, commercial bribery, business ethics, and other internal investigations.
- Advisory:

- Guide business partners and staff departments on day-to-day operational issues relating to or arising out of internal compliance programs and policies.
- Research & Knowledge Management:

- Support legal compliance knowledge management efforts and initiatives.
- Develop legal compliance expertise and maintain regulatory enforcement intelligence in APEC jurisdictions.
- Monitor compliance statutes, regulations, and case law related to areas of importance to the Company and the global business environment.
- Training & Publications:

- Develop and provide legal compliance training to sustain the Company’s confidence in local compliance and to ensure vigilance against non-compliance with a strong focus on the US FCPA, UK Anti-Bribery Act, OFAC, anti-trust laws and data protection laws in all relevant jurisdictions.
- Work with designated business leaders and other compliance offices within the Company to maintain a mu