AVP, Counsel (Hospitality/Hotel)

Overview
Who We Are
Revantage, a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company, is a global provider of corporate services.
With a corporate purpose of 'In Pursuit of Better,' Revantage delivers value-added services and world-class talent for Blackstone Real Estate portfolio companies, spanning diverse asset classes, including residential, logistics, office, hospitality and retail sectors. Headquartered in Chicago, the company's footprint extends across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
Rooted in a commitment to collaboration and inclusivity, Revantage goes beyond traditional corporate services and acts as a trusted partner. Across offerings that include finance, technology, human resources and operations, Revantage proactively anticipates stakeholder needs, recruits exceptional talent and enables its business partners to thrive.
What We Value: Our Culture
Our people are our most important asset, enabling Blackstone portfolio companies and investments to scale and thrive. Together, we foster a workplace where everyone can be themselves, enabling them to do their best work.
At Revantage, we have exceptional people who live our values and help us pursue better every day. We offer dynamic and meaningful work, competitive compensation, benefits and flexibility. We listen and take action to ensure our organization evolves to reflect our employees' voices and support an inclusive culture.
Our demonstrated commitment to our people and collaborative culture have earned us numerous awards as a top employer.
Our culture is built on our shared core values and commitment to be:

• Learners - We learn from our challenges and successes
• Leaders - We commit to continuous improvement
• Enthusiasts - We face challenges with optimism and believe anything is possible
• Achievers - We expect high standards for ourselves and enable the success of our teams
• Partners - We deliver value and positive impact to our partners

Grow your career with us. As a member of our team, you'll gain hands-on experience in the real estate industry and benefit from a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth.
WHY THIS ROLE IS VALUABLE
The AVP, Counsel role will provide day-to-day legal support to the Hospitality Operational Team and will be tasked with addressing the legal needs of hotels of various service levels. This role will be expected to draft and negotiate contracts, complete analyses of legal issues and documents, interface with hotel and investment partners, manage outside counsel and compliance matters and assist with key aspects of the deal processes (acquisitions and dispositions). This role will be expected to forge substantive relationships throughout Revantage, Blackstone, and BRE Hotels, as well as with various external stakeholder groups. It will be essential for the person in this role to possess excellent business judgment and an ability to identify and communicate risk in a clear and concise manner, as well as an ability to produce creative proposed solutions to ensure that the reputation of Blackstone, Revantage, and BRE Hotels for reasonability and thoughtfulness is maintained.
This position can be based out of Revantage's offices in either Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX; in addition, the candidate may sit within the offices of other portfolio companies from time to time.
HOW YOU ADD VALUE

• Deliver high quality and clear legal guidance as an integral part of a various real estate transactionally focused team; ensure Blackstone's legal priorities and initiatives are addressed.
• Partner closely with investment professionals to explain and evaluate the legal risks of any transaction, whether they arise in transaction documentation, diligence, or otherwise.
• Train and develop portfolio company deal teams to be sensitized to legal issues at the investment and organizational levels.
• Create and implement policies and procedures; ensure adherence to governance, risk, and compliance programs.
• Negotiate, write, review, catalog, and execute business agreements, contracts, and other legal agreements.
• Supervise outside counsel, when necessary or appropriate, and assume responsibility for quality and cost of outside legal representation.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE
Required:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) and actively licensed to practice in Texas.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience representing institutional clients.
• Experience in a variety of commercial matters (transactions, leases, financings, etc.) and hospitality law.
• Current/previous experience working as in-house counsel at a Hospitality/Hotel company, or outside counsel experience focused on Hospitality/Hotel clients, is desired.
• Be a resourceful self-starter, routinely taking initiative.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to a variety of audiences.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Team player that can thrive and lead in a fast-paced, results-oriented work environment.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving business strategies, depending on market dynamics.
• Adept in navigating and simplifying complex matters of law.
• Contract review and negotiation experience.
• Advanced computer skills in Excel, Word, Adobe, and email applications.
• Travel: 10-20% (as needed).

Base Salary Range :
$122,001.00 To $207,735.00. This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of the Company's base salary range for this position. Actual base salary range may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.
Total Direct Compensation : This job is also eligible for discretionary bonus and incentive compensation on an annual basis.
Benefits : The Company provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
The additional total direct compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility.
EEO Statement
Revantage is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [email protected]
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