Corporate Counsel, Technology, IP and E-Commerce

System Job Title:     Corporate Counsel, Information Technology, Intellectual Property & E-Commerce

Job Summary

The Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (“MVW”) Law Department services the Company and its vacation club, exchange services and property management businesses.  This position is based at MVW’s worldwide headquarters in Orlando, Florida and provides legal services to support MVW focusing on broadly defined areas of technology innovation and procurement, license and usage of trademarks and copyrighted materials, online commercial activities, and social media.

This position reports to the Vice President and Senior Counsel, Information Technology, Intellectual Property & e-Commerce.

Expected Contributions

This position will provide legal support pertaining to commercial transactions and compliance in connection with MVW’s contracting initiatives, governance activities relating to data protection, information technology procurement, innovation and utilization, including applications within MVW’s human resources, sales and marketing, exchange, financial operations, and resort management groups, as well as providing legal guidance and support for trademark and copyright matters, both within and outside the U.S.  Specific responsibilities include:

• Provide guidance and leadership for technology adoption supporting  , Brand & Digital, e-Commerce, Social Media, Mobile Applications, Vacation Ownership, Marketing, Resort Operations, Owner and Exchange Services, Human Resources, Financial Services, and other business lines and functional departments;
• Draft, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, SaaS subscription and cloud services agreements, enterprise and application software licenses, and technology partnership, IP licensing, and data and payment processing agreements;
• Support development and maintenance of templates and sample clauses for supplier agreements and statements of work as well as training materials for procurement and business stakeholders;
• Support development and maintenance of terms of service for websites and e-commerce activities in collaboration with other Law Department attorneys and Company stakeholders;
• Provide day-to-day legal support and direction to MVW’s Brand & Digital, Customer Experience, Global Technology, and Procurement groups and other business lines and functional departments for:
• The evaluation, procurement, licensing, implementation and lifecycle management associated with proposed vendors, applications and activities making use of new and evolving technologies, service arrangements, customer interfaces, devices and media platforms; and
• copyright and trademark matters, including utilization of licensed trademarks and other intellectual property, proposed branding initiatives and competitive trademarks, and providing support for licensing and other transactional activities pertaining to ownership or use of trademarks and other intellectual property;
• Proactively monitor evolving technologies and associated business, regulatory and contractual compliance requirements relevant to practice area and assisting in the management of associated processes to ensure compliance by MVW, including timely adoption of compliant behaviors, best practices and technological enhancements to business practices and offerings; Collaborate with MVW’s Procurement, Privacy, Data Security and Risk Management group representatives and with lead IT, IP, e-Commerce and Privacy attorneys to maintain compliance with MVW governance and policies, including legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and industry standards to coordinate efficient business processes with appropriate utilization of technologies, including engagement with and information relating to customers and associates;
• Manage outside counsel and outside counsel legal budgets; and
• Perform such other legal services and support as may be deemed reasonable and appropriate by MVW Law Department leadership.

Candidate Profile

• Excellent academic record with a law degree from a top law school; admission to the bar of any state;
• Minimum of seven (7) years relevant experience in a well-regarded law firm or comparable corporate environment, including substantial experience in some or all of the following areas: SaaS, enterprise software, and other technology procurement; e-commerce, trademark and copyright;
• Foundational understanding of enterprise software licensing, SaaS, privacy and data security principles, data analytics, and artificial intelligence technologies;
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills, with experience negotiating complex technology and related services contracts;
• Experience with counseling clients in connection with proposals to utilize innovative technologies;
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills;
• Ability to think strategically and provide leadership;
• Ability to understand and analyze laws and legal concepts of foreign jurisdictions;
• High degree of competence and familiarity with computers and the Internet;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Constructive approach to dealing with conflict, and ability to influence and achieve successful results without damaging relationships;
• Ability to expeditiously identify and assess issues, evaluate risks and provide legally sound recommendations consistent with good business practices and reason;
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of, and effectively resolve problems;
• Strong interpersonal and consultative skills; ability to interact effectively and work diplomatically with individuals at all levels;
• Ability to foster relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization;
• Ability to effectively supervise paralegals and other support personnel in team-oriented environment;
• Diligence, dependability and strong work ethic;
• Balanced judgment and poise under pressure;
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities quickly and comfortably;
• Professional presence and approach; and
• Highly collaborative style and attitude.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.