Counsel, Contracts

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Royal Caribbean Group's Legal Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time
Counsel, Contracts.
Position Summary
Royal Caribbean is seeking an experienced, highly motivated legal counsel to join its legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering a variety of contracts.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft and administer commercial contracts for various business units, in accordance with previously defined criteria (i.e., commercial contract playbook)
• Administer contract management procedures and controls to ensure use of appropriate forms and adherence to established corporate contracts policies
• Prepare amendments to contracts and manage renewal and amendment process
• Coordinate approvals, tracking and execution of agreements through the Company's contract lifecycle management platform
• Serve as a liaison between the Legal Department and the company's various business units

Qualifications

• Law degree, with an active license to practice law in the local jurisdiction
• Three (3) to five (5) years of prior experience negotiating commercial agreements
• Prior experience with a law firm and/or in an in-house legal environment of multinational corporation is a plus

Knowledge And Skills

• Technologically proficient with software applications such as SharePoint and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated high proficiency in English, including correct spelling, grammar, tone, and syntax.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with a high volume of assignments
• Sound judgment
• Demonstrated experience handling sensitive, confidential material
• Excellent interpersonal skills, commitment to client service, and the ability to build relationships across the Company.
• Experience in working with big legal firms and international legal exposure