In-House Attorney - Legal Counsel
Company: BEYOND Hospitality
Location: Miami
Posted on: November 8, 2024
Job Description:
As In-House Legal Counsel for BEYOND Hospitality Group Inc., you
will be an integral part of the legal team contributing to the
seamless execution of our overall legal strategy from our office in
Miami and ensuring legal compliance in a dynamic and fast-paced
environment. This role requires a legal professional with a
strategic mindset, excellent communication skills, and a
comprehensive understanding of commercial contracts, litigation,
and US employment, compliance, contract, and regulatory
practices.You will provide direct legal support across a broad
spectrum of legal issues, particularly guidance on all areas of the
company business, including, but not limited to, contentious and
non-contentious commercial contracts, brand protection, data
protection, digital data rights, rental agreements, US immigration
matters, employment contracts, and coordination with internal
stakeholders on general compliance.In addition to the primary focus
on the United States company, this role entails a global
perspective, reflecting BEYOND's international presence. As a Legal
Counsel, you may be called upon to provide legal expertise to cover
commercial aspects outside of the company's operations in the
USA.Key tasks and responsibilities
- Diligently, timely, and efficiently carry out duties assigned
by the project manager and your immediate line manager of any
projects you may be involved in.
- Copy the project manager specific to the subject of the
correspondence and your line manager on all mail sent out.
- Provide your full support to BEYOND Hospitality Group Inc. in
meeting deadlines that require your input and expertise.
- Manage telephonic and consultative queries and respond to
information requests and legal inquiries.
- Partner with Employee Relations (HR) on company investigations
as they arise.
- Manage and treat all matters of a confidential nature, oral or
written, with tact and discretion.
- Follow all policies and procedures related to absence,
sickness, business travel and expenses, and antibribery, ensuring
compliance within the agreed timeframe and alignment with the
company handbook, code of conduct, and core values.
- Adhere to US Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and
practices set forth by the bar of Florida.
- Engage in the nuanced review and drafting of various contracts
with customers, encompassing terms of sale for hospitality,
accommodation, ticketing, and other services.
- Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts with
suppliers and service providers in relation to catering services,
hostess services, rental and supply agreements.
- Provide legal advice on the complexities of insurance policies
related to events and provide comprehensive legal oversight.
- Review the terms and conditions of various insurance
policies.
- Condense lengthy and complicated documents, extracting
essential information to present to senior management for efficient
decision-making.
- Address pre-event and post-event customer and consumer queries
and cases, applying a strategic legal approach to find optimal
resolutions.
- Draft sophisticated and high-level correspondence, ensuring
clarity and precision in formal communications.
- Oversee pre- and post-contract litigation matters when they
arise.
- Attend meetings with operational heads and third-party
contractors, providing legal support, insights, and guidance during
negotiations.
- Ensure that the company's business activities are in compliance
with US Federal, State, and Local laws.
- Stay abreast of changes in US laws, particularly in Consumer,
Employment, and Health and Safety Laws, disseminating crucial
updates within the legal department.
- Draft and review employment documents (including, but not
limited to, contracts and internal policies) that align with legal
standards, best practices, and applicable law.
- Provide advice on various employment relations and labour
government compliance inquiries in partnership with the HR Director
and the company's stakeholders.
- Ensure the company's adherence to all Federal, State, and Local
employment laws.Professional skills
- Attended a fully accredited law school and is actively admitted
to the Bar of Florida with no restrictions.
- 4-7 years of legal practice PQE in an in-house legal department
or a reputable law firm working with business clientele.
- Proven experience in drafting contracts, revising, and
negotiating, with a comprehensive understanding of legal
procedures, litigation, consumer, employment, and civil laws.
- Proven expertise in legal research.
- Strong knowledge of United States, Federal, State, and Local
law and regulations, focusing on contract law and corporate
governance.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, and analytical
skills.
- Ability to provide and communicate practical and
solutions-based legal advice.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic
environment.
- Ability to work independently, exhibiting self-reliance and
proficiency without constant supervision.
- Ability to handle a large workload and set priorities.
- Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Ability to travel across the USA when required.Physical work
environment
- Miami, Philadelphia, and Mexico City Office with travel as
needed.General
- Working hours are 08:30-5:30 pm, Monday-Friday EST; however,
due to the nature of our work, you may be required to work after
hours and weekends as needed.
- You may be required to assist with other tasks when
needed.
- The nature of this work may require amendments or additions to
responsibilities as we approach significant events.No outside
agencies will be considered for this role.BEYOND Hospitality is an
equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law. We also participate in
E-Verify.
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