Hospitality Senior Associate

Job Overview

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Hospitality Senior Associate to join its Hospitality, Travel & Tourism practice group. The ideal candidate will advise clients on operational issues including marketing, distribution, procurement, and privacy/data security, with a strong focus on IT/IS agreements. The position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a senior leader in this specialized field and engage with a broad range of hospitality and travel industry clients.

Location

• Portland, OR

Duties

• Advise clients on operational matters including marketing, distribution, procurement, and technology contracts

• Counsel clients regarding privacy and data security matters, particularly within the hospitality and travel sectors

• Draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements

• Support hospitality industry clients such as hotels, resorts, cruise lines, travel agencies, and tour operators

• Collaborate with legal teams and support staff to deliver client-focused solutions

• Participate in industry-focused initiatives and assist with business development efforts

Requirements

• 5 to 8 years of experience in commercial transactions

• Practical experience advising on marketing, distribution, and procurement within the lodging or travel industries

• Familiarity with IT/IS agreements and operational legal issues specific to the hospitality sector

• Demonstrated commitment to providing client-centric legal advice

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Skills

• Strong research, writing, and analytical abilities

• Knowledge of intellectual property, privacy, and data security (preferred)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive problem-solving approach

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions

• Commuter allowance

• Disability and life insurance

• Paid parental leave

• Billable credit hours available for approved Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Pro Bono activities

• Annual bonus eligibility

• Additional perks subject to meeting eligibility requirements under firm policies

This vigorous, fast-growing Pacific Northwest mid-size firm is making tremendous strides in high-level corporate, litigation, finance and governmental practice for leading national and international clients. Creative thinking and problem solving are attributes it seeks in top-notch, innovative associates who value high-quality work and a working and living environment to match. This firm consistently participates in numerous high-profile deals and has done some of the more sophisticated transactions in the Northwest in recent years. In addition, many of its clients have celebrity-level status. Associates at this firm all praise this firm's national focus and its ability to attract and retain top associates. We believe that this firm does pretty exceptional work, and the associates at this firm all for the most part feel pleased to call this firm home.