Corporate Paralegal

Davidson Hospitality Group•Atlanta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Davidson Hospitality Group is seeking an on-site Corporate Paralegal for its Legal Department at the company’s corporate headquarters in Dunwoody, Georgia. The paralegal will support multiple attorneys across contract administration, labor and employment litigation, and hotel licensing and regulatory compliance. The position offers variety and the opportunity to work with in-house counsel and compliance partners while supporting hotels across the company’s portfolio. The role includes reviewing, summarizing, negotiating, and administering vendor contracts; supporting employment disputes and litigation; coordinating hotel licenses and permits; maintaining electronic legal files; and collaborating with corporate and hotel leadership, outside counsel, government entities, regulatory partners, and vendors. The position also involves other paralegal work identified by the Legal Department. Davidson describes its environment as collaborative and supportive, with opportunities for growth and professional development. Pre-employment drug testing and a background check are required. The company participates in E-Verify and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Paralegal Associate’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least two years of paralegal experience.
Poise, tact, and diplomacy; ability to handle sensitive situations and keep confidential information strictly confidential.
Clear, concise communication with people at every organizational level, including external contacts.
Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong attention to detail in composing and proofreading materials, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines.
Initiative and ability to manage multiple competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Comfort supporting multiple attorneys and working with a diverse group of personalities.
Sound judgment within areas of decision-making authority and integrity in providing an honest, accurate view of work.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Law firm or large firm paralegal experience.
Hotel or hospitality industry experience.

Responsibilities

Review and summarize third-party vendor contracts for the corporate office and managed hotel properties, and review contract responses.
Negotiate third-party vendor contracts for the corporate office and managed hotel properties.
Answer day-to-day contract questions from corporate teams and property leadership.
Guide managed properties in using pre-negotiated template agreements with approved and preferred vendors.
Draft and review confidentiality agreements.
Draft template releases, waivers, and operational forms using legal-approved forms and templates.
Summarize executed hotel management agreements and related documents for corporate records.
Partner with in-house counsel on employment disputes, including EEOC charges, and assemble case files and responses.
Manage employment litigation files and pleadings, and assist with external counsel as needed.
Report new cases to the insurer as appropriate.
Prepare case summaries and chronologies.
Track deadlines, hearings, mediations, and discovery schedules.
Review and redact documents and prepare subpoena responses and document productions.
Assist with review of collective bargaining agreements as needed.
Support a designated group of hotels on licensing and regulatory compliance.
Apply for hotel operational licenses, permits, and registrations and ensure they remain active, in good standing, and compliant with local authority requirements.
Coordinate renewals of business licenses, liquor licenses, health permits, occupancy permits, alarm permits, and other operational permits.
Work with the Contracts Manager and Strategic Operations to manage the contracts process for managed properties and the corporate office.
Maintain electronic files and take on other paralegal tasks identified by the Legal Department.
Collaborate with in-house counsel, hotel and corporate leadership, outside counsel, government and regulatory entities, and third-party vendors.