Health Care - General Attorney in Chicago, IL

In-House

Chicago, IL

Health Care - General Attorney in Chicago, IL

Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

No

The Role:

AVP, Counsel (Hospitality/Hotel)

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience representing institutional clients.
Current/previous experience working as in-house counsel at a Hospitality/Hotel company, or outside counsel experience focused on Hospitality/Hotel clients, is desired.

Salary Information:

Base Salary Range: $122, To $180,
Total Direct Compensation: Eligible for discretionary bonus and incentive compensation on an annual basis.
Benefits: Health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

Job Requisition ID:

JR100668

Location:

This position can be based out of Revantage’s offices in either Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX, with potential for travel (10-20%) as needed.

Job Type:

Full time, hybrid remote role.

Overview:

Revantage, a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company, provides corporate services to Blackstone Real Estate portfolio companies across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The company is committed to collaboration and inclusivity, and values a culture of learning, leadership, enthusiasm, achievement, and partnership.

Role Value:

The AVP, Counsel role will provide legal support to the Hospitality Operational Team, with a focus on addressing the legal needs of hotels of various service levels. This role will involve drafting and negotiating contracts, analyzing legal issues, managing outside counsel, and assisting with deal processes. The ideal candidate will possess excellent business judgment and the ability to identify and communicate risk, as well as a creative problem-solving approach to maintain the reputation of Blackstone, Revantage, and BRE Hotels.

Responsibilities:

Deliver high quality and clear legal guidance as part of a transactionally focused team.
Partner with investment professionals to evaluate legal risks in transactions.
Train and develop portfolio company deal teams to be aware of legal issues.
Create and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
Negotiate, review, and execute business agreements and contracts.
Supervise outside counsel and manage costs.
Forge relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate (JD) and actively licensed to practice in Texas.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience representing institutional clients.
Experience in commercial matters 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.
Strong initiative and resourcefulness.
Excellent communication skills.
Detail-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to adapt to changing business strategies.
Adept in navigating complex legal matters.
Experience with contract review and negotiation.
Advanced computer skills.
Willingness to travel as needed (10-20%).

Company Values:

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.

Culture:

At Revantage, we foster a workplace where everyone can be themselves, enabling them to do their best work. We offer dynamic and meaningful work, competitive compensation, benefits, and flexibility. Our demonstrated commitment to our people and collaborative culture have earned us numerous awards as a top employer.

EEO Statement:

Revantage is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, and applicants can contact for assistance. Please review the job applicant privacy notice for more information.