Corporate Counsel – Technology and Information Security

As Corporate Counsel – Technology & Information Security, the successful candidate in this role will provide broad-ranging legal counsel, support, and representation to the technology and information security teams at the Company. This role supports the Company’s global technology functions, including corporate and hotel technology systems, payments systems, and information security.  The role includes a heavy emphasis on complex transactions with vendors to deploy state-of-the-art technology services at IHG-branded hotels globally as well as business partnering and governance issues relating to cyber security, artificial intelligence, payment systems, and system access protocols. This role is based in the Americas region, and the legal team sits within the company’s global business reputation and responsibility (BRR) function.  Coordination with other legal teams as well as procurement, finance, compliance and privacy functions is regularly required. 

Your day to day

• Draft and negotiate complex agreements to meet Company standards/objectives, and as appropriate help develop alternatives, including alternative agreement structures, to drive the Company’s strategic objectives.
• Counsel management on legal aspects of business issues to protect the Company’s best interests and actively guide management in evaluating legal risks. Explore alternative solutions to minimize legal risk, optimize Company returns, and integrate department needs to maximize the Company’s overall benefit.
• Develop strategic direction and alternatives on legal matters.  Provide status reports on pending legal matters.  If relevant manage outside counsel to ensure the Company is represented in a cost efficient and effective manner. 
• Work with other team members to ensure performance is measured and communicated, administrative matters are completed timely, budgets are developed, monitored and met, and tracking tools are reviewed and used to measure performance on an ongoing basis.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship in all client areas. Represent management in dealings with external parties to balance business goals while providing appropriate legal protection and offer alternatives to achieve company objectives.
• Coordinate with others in the legal department and the broader BRR team, and work with BRR teams in other regions on related matters to ensure efficient issue resolution.
• Train and educate employees on germane legal matters.
• Keep current on legal developments in substantive industry- and technology-related areas and update internal contract templates, processes, systems and documents as appropriate. 

What we need from you

• Bachelor's Degree and a Juris Doctor Degree.  Member of the Georgia State Bar in good standing (or a member of another state’s bar with the ability to become a member of the Georgia Bar).
• 4-10 years of experience in the practice of law, with first-hand experience in diverse technology-related transactions and other projects.  Exposure to both law firm practice and the in-house legal role.  Experience with complex technology platforms and products, payment systems, cyber security, AI developments, and international aspects of legal risk assessments is a plus.  Demonstrated proficiency in multiple disciplines/technologies/processes related to the position.
• Demonstrated capacity for developing long-term legal strategies and managing complex legal matters, particularly in the technology area.
• Demonstrated ability in drafting and negotiating a variety of legal contracts and documents, including technology-related software, hardware, systems, SaaS, and similar agreements.
• Demonstrated analytical, research, and presentation skills, with ability to speak persuasively and extemporaneously with senior level executives.
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing and communicating legal strategies and tactics to clients explaining relevant risks and benefits.
• Demonstrated project management experience in organizing, planning and executing large-scale projects from conception through implementation.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills for varied audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary legal team.

Location - Our hybrid work structure is an expectation of three days a week in the Atlanta GA office. This expectation may be adjusted to evolve with the changing needs of the business

The salary range for this role is $139,000 to $185,000. This role is also eligible for bonus pay. In addition, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and any other benefits to eligible employees.