Counsel
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Job Location:
Parsippany, NJ - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 150000 - 160000
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is now seeking a Counsel to join our team at the Parsippany - 22 Sylvan Way location in Parsippany New Jersey.
Why Wyndham
By joining Wyndham Hotels & Resorts you will play an integral role in our mission to make hotel travel possible for all. Youll be part of the largest hotel franchise company in the world where we strive to deliver the best value to our owners and guests. Most importantly youll be entrusted to live our unique Count on Me culture set by our core values of integrity accountability inclusive caring and fun. At Wyndham we provide all team members the opportunity to grow through best-in-class training and career development leadership training mentorship opportunities and educational support. Supporting our team members is a top priority which is why we offer competitive compensation and benefits vacation team member appreciation days workplace flexibility and much more. At Wyndham Hotels & Resorts we value and embrace a culture of diversity equity and inclusion that supports team members of all backgrounds and experiences. We cant wait to welcome you!
The Role
As Counsel at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts you will play a critical role in prosecuting and defending actions on behalf of the Company as they relate to franchise or former franchise relationships. This position will provide legal advice and management of pre-litigation and litigation disputes between the Company and its existing and former franchisees in the U.S. and Canada.
What youll do
Such legal advice and management generally shall include:
- Pre-litigation negotiations with former and current franchisees for the recovery of AR LDs promissory notes and Development Advance Funds as well as the de-identification of the hotel from its current or former affiliation with one of the Companys hotel brands;
- Management of any bankruptcy proceedings involving the Company that relate to a franchisee or former franchisee;
- Management of third party legal claims and litigation defense matters;
- Responding to subpoenas served on the Company;
- Facilitation of responses to escalated hotel guest complaints;
- General counseling on franchise-related legal issues;
- Facilitation of Information Management relating to the Company including but not limited to e-discovery;
- Other assignments and responsibilities at the direction of the General Counsel and Senior Vice President -Legal responsible for litigation;
- The position would require as needed assistance with trial preparation and participation as the Corporate Representative at mediations arbitrations depositions and trials where the Company is a plaintiff or a defendant.
Youll be successful if you have
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to think independently and make sound decisions without long contemplation or research.
- Strong analytical and drafting skills with experience drafting agreements reflecting negotiated resolutions.
- Ability to promptly and effectively respond to questions and concerns from senior management clients and customers and explain litigation and bankruptcy related issues in plain English.
- Ability to define problems collect relevant information establish facts draw valid conclusions and exercise sound discretion and judgment in making decisions and performing duties.
- Self-starter; ability to multi-task and handle large volumes of work.
- Demonstrated ability to influence individuals outside direct reporting relationships.
Required Qualifications/Experience
- Law degree.
- Admission to NJ Bar or ability to obtain NJ in-house counsel license.
- A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in a law firm or in house at a large company.
- Strong drafting and counseling foundation.
- Experience in the franchise industry preferred.
- Experience in the hospitality industry preferred.
Company Overview
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the worlds largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties with approximately 9200 hotels across over 95 countries on six continents. Through our network of approximately 872000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler Wyndham commands a leading presence in the hospitality industry. Headquartered in Parsippany N.J. with offices around the world in London Shanghai Buenos Aires Dubai and more Wyndham employs more than 2000 corporate team members worldwide who are dedicated to the Companys mission of making hotel travel possible for all. Supporting thousands of franchisees and a growing global portfolio of 24 hotel brandsthink household names like Wyndham La Quinta Ramada Days Inn and Super 8Wyndham team members are a widespread group of individuals with diverse interests and backgrounds. Our unique Count on Me culture commitment to flexibility and core values of Integrity Accountability Inclusivity Caring and Fun are just part of what continues to make Wyndham an award-winning best place to work.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Job Location: Parsippany - 22 Sylvan Way22 Sylvan WayParsippanyNew Jersey07054
Employment Status: Full-time
Compensation & Benefits
For U.S. based positions only the expected pay range for this position is $150000 - $160000annually.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts carefully considers a wide range of factors when determining compensation such as work location background experience and performance. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
In addition to the base pay this role is eligible to receive an incentive payment pursuant to the Annual Incentive Plan with a 15% annual target subject to the terms of the Plan.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is committed to attracting motivating and retaining talented team members who align with our companys core values. We are proud to reward our full-time team members with comprehensive benefit programs and resources which include:
- Health insurance with HSA and FSA options
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life/AD&D insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Vacation time- Accrue 2.019hours of paid vacation per week
- Paid holidays- 11 Core Scheduled Paid Holidays with potential additional paid days off as business operations and the calendar permit (e.g. in 2026 there is an additional 7 days of paid company closure).
- Paid sick leave accrued as state and local laws require
- Additional paid time off in the form of one volunteer day bereavement time as well as jury duty time.
Participation in any of the benefit plans and programs made available to team members is subject to satisfaction of eligibility requirements. More information can be found on Our BenefitsPage. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts reserves the right to amend or terminate any benefit plan or program at any time in accordance with applicable law.
We are accepting applications for this position through 06/01/2026.
About Company
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts COMPANY OVERVIEW: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the largest hotel franchisor in the world and a leading hotel management company. We stand 20 brands strong across 9,000 hotels in more than 80 countries, and we offer the most diverse collection of hotel experien ... View more
