Hospitality Senior Associate

Job Overview

A leading law firm is seeking a motivated and entrepreneurial Hospitality Senior Associate to join its nationally recognized Hospitality, Travel & Tourism practice. This position focuses on advising a broad range of clients on operational matters, including marketing, distribution, procurement, privacy, and IT/IS agreements. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with a nationally respected practice chair and a diverse clientele of hotels, resorts, cruise lines, travel agencies, and restaurants.

Location

• Seattle, WA

Duties

• Advise hospitality and travel industry clients on operational and transactional matters

• Draft, negotiate, and review contracts related to marketing, distribution, and procurement

• Counsel clients on IT/IS agreements with a focus on privacy and data security issues

• Provide guidance on intellectual property matters related to the travel and hospitality sectors

• Collaborate closely with other attorneys and legal support teams

• Develop client relationships through a client-centric and business-minded approach

• Support practice group initiatives and business development activities

Requirements

• 5 to 8 years of commercial transactions experience

• Experience working within the lodging or travel industries in marketing, distribution, and procurement

• Prior exposure to privacy and data security issues strongly preferred

• Demonstrated ability to manage significant client responsibilities independently

• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications

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

Skills

• Exceptional legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills

• Strong client relationship management skills

• High level of professional judgment and decision-making ability

• Ability to multitask and manage complex, deadline-driven matters

• Strong commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in professional settings

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 for approved Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Pro Bono work

• Annual bonus and additional incentives

• Eligibility for benefits is contingent upon meeting plan document and firm policy requirements

Time for a change? Come up to the Pacific Northwest and really thrive within a diverse group of lawyers and a power pack of national and international clients. This is a long-established firm with an enthusiastic commitment to community endeavors. Here is a real opportunity for professional growth and civic satisfaction for highly qualified, motivated candidates. This is a powerful Pacific Northwest firm and offers associates working here the opportunity to participate in some of the more significant litigation and corporate work in the Pacific Northwest. They are well known for their strong real estate and land use practice, and many of the firm's attorneys who practice in these disciplines are considered recognized leaders in their fields. This firm also has an exceptional bankruptcy practice. This firm also has a diverse client base including large publicly traded corporations as well as closely held businesses and individuals. This firm is considered to have good management, and its management structure is fairly well integrated throughout the firm's offices.