Assistant Manager – Legal Services (Paralegal)

About the role

Marriott International is seeking an Assistant Manager, Legal Services (Paralegal) to support its Law Department on employment and corporate matters across the Asia Pacific (excluding China). Based in Singapore, the role reports to a Vice President & Senior Counsel and provides day‑to‑day legal assistance for Marriott‑branded hotels, franchises and residential projects.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, review and maintain employment‑related documents such as contracts, disciplinary letters and separation agreements.
• Conduct legal research on statutory labor and employment requirements across APEC jurisdictions.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing employment policies and guidance notes.
• Maintain and update precedent libraries, templates and knowledge databases.
• Respond to routine employment and labor law queries and support counsel on daily matters.
• Draft initial versions of management, franchise, residential and other hotel‑related agreements under attorney supervision.
• Coordinate with external counsel on due‑diligence and legal advice.
• Lead transaction closings by managing execution of agreements and obtaining internal authorisations.

Required profile

• 4+ years experience as a paralegal/legal manager handling commercial contracts, or 1+ year as an attorney in transactional/corporate practice.
• Legal diploma or equivalent; law degree advantageous but not required.
• Attention to detail, strong work ethic and dependability.
• Excellent project and time‑management skills in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

Required skills