General Counsel
This position is the top legal and compliance executive for Ashford. We are looking to hire a highly talented General Counsel to be the subject matter...
This position is the top legal and compliance executive for Ashford. We are looking to hire a highly talented General Counsel to be the subject matter expert in driving thoughtful solutions and providing legal advice in our fast-paced, collaborative environment. This position has three public companies under its purview, including two REITS that together own over 100 hotels.
Essential Functions:
• Partner with the executive and other teams to provide strategic advice on a wide range of legal matters such as corporate finance, securities, governance, employment, executive compensation, dispute resolution, and more
• Lead major transactional work for the team on mergers & acquisitions
• Liaison between executive team and 3 public company boards
• Heavy oversight of securities filings and related party matters
• Provide legal interpretations and guidance to management and personnel
• Proactively seek options and best practices to mitigate legal issues and risks
• Provide advice and counsel to help the business stay up-to-date and comply with regulatory and compliance requirements, including SEC/NYSE and other agencies
• Managing multiple outside law firms and other service providers
• Review, analyze, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues
• Drive, inspire, and lead the legal department to produce the best outcomes possible
• Work on challenging and dynamic problems in a team atmosphere
Requirements
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and member in good standing of at least one state bar
• 8+ years of substantive in-house legal experience, ideally with hospitality industry (accommodations and lodging) experience preferred.
• Proven experience building and leading successful teams
• Ability to develop legal strategy and plan and execute organizational protocols, practices, and procedures.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of employment law is a plus.
• Strong moral and ethical principles.
• Excellent judgement and analytical skills and ability to analyze situations and synthesize information.
• Problem solver, driven, self-motivated, and "outside of the box" thinker.
• Excellent knowledge of a wide range of legal issues.
• Deal with outside entities such as regulators and outside lawyers.
• Ensuring the local, national, and federal laws and regulations are followed.
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