Director, Associate Counsel

Role Overview

• Operates as designated legal counsel for several Royal Caribbean departments supporting a wide variety of matters
• Provides legal support to operational teams by identifying areas of risk, advising on and guiding the launch of new programs and projects, serving as lead counsel on strategic deals, and providing day-to-day legal advice
• Review, negotiate, and prepare various types of contracts, including but not limited to concessionaire agreements, tour operator agreements, master service agreements, and air charter agreements
• Structure, draft, negotiate, and review contracts for complex commercial transactions in accordance with company policies and legal requirements
• Provide strategic legal advice and support hotel operations, onboard revenue, global tour operations, travel services, food and beverage, human resources, and global safety and security teams for each of the Company’s operating brands
• Work with and actively engage cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and best practices for commercial contracts
• Identify and evaluate risks, propose solutions to mitigate risks, and educate internal stakeholders on legal and business risks
• Perform legal research and risk analysis for new business initiatives and provide business-oriented counsel and guidance on interpretation of laws, policies, and contract provisions
• Develop ways to increase efficiency and reduce risk within the Development & Operations legal team
• Supervise and manage attorneys, overseeing workload, performance, and the training and development of legal team members
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• Juris doctor degree from accredited U.S. law school is required
• Minimum of 7-10 years of strong transactional and commercial experience either in law firm or in house and with strong academic credentials
• Cruise line or hospitality experience preferred
• Bar membership required; Florida Bar preferred
• Excellent drafting ability; must draft contracts, reports, and business correspondence
• Experience in directing strategy and managing complex transactions in a fast-paced environment
• Innovative and effective approach to solve complex legal issues in order to support strategic business initiatives
• Ability to translate legal advice into actionable guidance for operations and business teams
• High level of professionalism, strong work ethic, outstanding legal analysis and business judgment
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management; effective public speaking ability
• Must be highly organized, proactive, responsive and flexible
• Ability to handle multiple urgent and important matters while maintaining professional but cordial relations with internal clients
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Docusign, contracts management system, and online research tools.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Excellent career development opportunities