Senior Vice President, Intellectual Property, Brand, & Commercial Services

About the Company: Globally acclaimed hotel & hospitality chain Industry Hospitality Type Public Company Founded 1927 Employees 10,001+Categories Travel & Leisure Bethesda Hotel Hotel Reservation Hotel Reservations Hotel Website Hotels Hotels and Accommodation Marriott Hotel Reservation Marriott Reservation Travel & Tourism Hotel Accommodations Outdoor Structures & Accessories Hostels Marriott Events Hospitality Specialtieshospitality lodging business travel travel hotels csr sustainability and dei Business ClassificationsE-Commerce B2C Marketplace

About the Role: The Company is seeking a senior legal leader to oversee its intellectual property, brand, and commercial services legal teams. The role includes setting legal strategy, managing team priorities and development, and advising senior leaders on complex commercial, regulatory, operational, and reputational matters. Responsibilities include overseeing global intellectual property rights and brand protection, and providing legal guidance on marketing, loyalty, distribution, payments, partnerships, and other consumer-facing activities. The leader will negotiate and oversee complex agreements, manage legal and business risks, coordinate with cross-functional teams and outside counsel, and advance training, technology adoption, and scalable legal processes. Candidates must hold a law degree and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar, and have at least 15 years of legal experience. Substantial experience leading intellectual property work—including trademarks, copyright, patents, trade secrets, licensing, enforcement, and related transactions—is required, along with expertise in complex commercial agreements and relevant business areas. The role also calls for a record of leading legal functions and developing legal professionals. Strong executive judgment, negotiation, communication, collaboration, technology fluency, adaptability, integrity, and the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical advice are essential. Hiring Manager Title Senior Vice President & Associate General Counsel FunctionsLegal