We Put the World on Vacation
At Travel + Leisure Co., our mission is simple: to put the world on vacation. With a focus on vacation ownership, travel memberships, and exchange programs, we’re shaping the future of leisure travel by creating new possibilities for vacationers. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.
The Paralegal II will support the Travel + Leisure Co. Acquisition & Development, Strategic Development, Corporate Facilities and Risk Management teams. This position will work with multiple internal and external business units and partners. This position will provide prompt and professional customer service to foster a positive and collaborative professional working relationship with our clients. The ability to work under multiple shifting deadlines for multiple stakeholders is required.
This position will assist attorneys/directors with all aspects of real estate and financing transactions from project inception to completion. This position will also prepare initial drafts and/or revisions of agreements relating to resort renovation and design, new resort construction, remediation and mitigation for property insurance claims, and corporate facilities. In addition, this position will provide ancillary legal support to the T+L Corporate Sourcing and Leasing teams.
This is a remote role requiring occasional monthly travel to the office in Orlando, FL. Local candidates are heavily preferred.
How You'll Shine:
Real Estate Transactions:
- Prepare and manage closing checklists, and perform due diligence review including title and survey, and land use and zoning matters.
- Coordinate document execution, prepare wire requests and business communications, and participate in client calls and real estate closings.
- Manage closing and post-closing documentation, and ensure accurate records are maintained.
- Draft, review, and revise various commercial real estate documents related to acquisitions, dispositions, financing activities, and other business initiatives.
Contracts:
- Prepare, review and/or revise various legal agreements including but not limited to confidentiality agreements, master services agreements, vendor contracts, sourcing contracts, construction and consultant contracts relating to resort renovations, new resort construction, resort property remediation/mitigation/restoration and corporate facilities.
- Maintain correspondence and document files.
Other:
- Perform legal research, including review of governing documents, case law and federal, state, and local statutes.
- Prepare and/or review/revise estoppels, leases and amendments pertaining to Travel + Leisure’s corporate real estate, as needed.
- Collaborate with the team on assigned projects, and coordinate with other team members working on related documents or projects.
- Organize, lead and participate in calls with the team or business clients as needed.
- Support special projects and initiatives, and/or perform other duties as needed.
What You'll Bring:
- Two-year college degree or equivalent qualifying work experience with an excellent work performance record, four-year degree preferred
- Paralegal Certificate from an accredited program or qualifying legal experience.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaborate with a team, monitor and meet shifting priorities and deadlines, and handle multiple projects and diverse responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work well under pressure and confidently interact with all levels of business personnel.
- Maintain a proactive, positive approach to all situations, with the ability to anticipate and identify potential challenges and develop appropriate solutions.
- Friendly demeanor, positive, professional, can-do attitude, and active listening skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Adobe, and willing to learn additional specialized software programs.
- Extensive drafting, editing, formatting, red-lining and proofreading commercial contracts and real estate documents, and other complex legal documents.
- 2+ years paralegal experience required
- 3+ years commercial real estate experience preferred
- 2+ years in drafting, analyzing, and reviewing detailed contracts preferred
- Hospitality/timeshare experience preferred
How You'll Be Rewarded:
We offer a diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits to associates who work 30 or more hours per week to meet your needs and support you throughout your career with us. Travel + Leisure Co. benefits include:
Note: Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life and accident coverage
- Disability
- Depending on position, paid time off, parental leave and holidays (speak to your recruiter for additional information)
- Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice
- 401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements, including tenure - speak to your recruiter for additional information)
- Legal and identify theft plan
- Voluntary income protection benefits
- Wellness program (subject to provider availability)
- Employee Assistance Program
Where Memories Start with You
Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to MyCareer@travelandleisure.com, including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.
