Senior Counsel | Remote

This position is hybrid – three days at the Corporate Office in Merrillville, Indiana, and two days remote.

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award‑winning, premium‑brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. You’ll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

The Senior Counsel will serve as a trusted advisor to the White Lodging business. He or she will be responsible for working closely with the Company’s General Counsel in all legal efforts to support White Lodging’s operations. The Corporate Counsel will be responsible for anticipating and responding to a variety of legal issues arising in the business, including, but not limited to, those relating to commercial contracts, vendor agreements, hotel and restaurant management agreements, employment law, and litigation management.

D. from a highly‑regarded law school.

Have a minimum of 5 years of transactional (particularly contracts) law experience in a corporate or law firm setting.

Have superior verbal and written communication skills and excellent academic credentials.

Be committed to high standards of behavior and performance.

As part of White Lodging’s legal team, the successful candidate will handle a wide variety of matters arising from the Company’s operations, including:

Facilitating business objectives by providing timely, strategic, and practical solutions to business teams regarding legal and business risks.

Identifying, analyzing, and counseling regarding risks related to business operations, commercial contracts, transactions, and litigation.

Structuring, drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and managing commercial contracts, hotel and restaurant management agreements, vendor and other agreements.

Managing compliance under agreements post‑execution, including contractual interpretation and dispute resolution.

Developing corporate policies and procedures for the negotiation, execution, and management of contracts.

Developing a thorough understanding of White Lodging’s business, people, franchisors, owners, markets, vendors, and competitors to provide guidance and counsel.

Identifying training needs and developing educational programs on contract negotiation and management.

Supervising and directing outside counsel as needed.

Excellent academic credentials and a J.D. from a highly‑regarded law school.

Bar Admission in good standing; Required Experience And Personal Traits

Proven ability to independently review, structure, draft, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts.

Ability to juggle numerous challenging tasks and manage outside counsel effectively.

Day 1 Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Unlimited referral bonuses

Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

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