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JOB SUMMARY
Marriott International, Inc., based in Bethesda, Maryland, is a worldwide operator, franchisor, and licensor of hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties under more than 30 brand names. Marriott’s Law Department services all aspects of the Company’s business and provides legal advice and counsel to Marriott’s internal clients.
The U.S./Canada Franchise Regulatory team supports Marriott’s franchise regulatory compliance obligations and related legal work for Marriott’s franchised brands in the United States and Canada. This work includes supporting the lawful offer and sale of franchises, including the preparation, filing, maintenance, and updating of franchise disclosure documents and related franchise regulatory materials. The team also advises Marriott’s business leaders and teams on franchise law, franchise relationship laws, antitrust, trademark, agency, contract, and other legal issues relevant to Marriott’s franchise system. The team also serves as a resource for Continent teams responsible for franchise regulatory compliance in their regions.
The Franchise Regulatory function supports Marriott in meeting its growth objectives and regulatory compliance requirements as relates to Marriott’s open hotel portfolio. The team works closely with corporate departments and disciplines, including Development, Owner & Franchise Services, Operations, Finance, Brand, and other Law Department practice groups. The work of the team principally involves providing franchise regulatory support, transactional support, training, and practical legal guidance on matters requiring knowledge of the hotel industry, Marriott’s strategic objectives, franchise law, and Marriott’s franchise system.
The Legal Counsel will report to the Vice President & Senior Legal Counsel and Team Leader, U.S./Canada and Corporate Regulatory.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
Successful candidates should possess experience, knowledge, and skills as follows:
Required
- Excellent academic record with a law degree preferably from a well-regarded law school
- Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Minimum of 5 years legal experience
- Experience providing legal support for franchise, regulatory, commercial, transactional, or corporate matters
Preferred
- Experience with franchise regulatory matters, including franchise disclosure documents, registration and exemption filings, franchise relationship laws, and related regulatory requirements
- Transactional experience, including drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
- Familiarity with hospitality, lodging, branded residential, real estate development, or franchise systems
- Experience working with cross-functional business teams and advising business clients on legal and regulatory requirements
Skills
- Ability to understand, interpret, and apply franchise regulatory requirements, franchise relationship laws, and related legal concepts
- Ability to identify and analyze issues quickly and provide legally sound, practical recommendations consistent with good business practices and reason
- Ability to work with owners, franchisees, lenders, internal stakeholders, and outside counsel in a professional and solutions-oriented manner
- Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to interact effectively and work diplomatically with individuals at all levels
- Comfort working across business disciplines, including Development, Owner & Franchise Services, Operations, Finance, Brand, and other Law Department practice groups
- Ability to foster relationships and individual accountability across the organization
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, practical advice
- Excellent conflict management skills, and ability to influence
- Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and facilitate implementation of creative solutions
- Technology fluency, including the ability to leverage technology, workflow tools, templates, and data-informed approaches to improve legal service delivery and regulatory compliance processes
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of, and effectively resolve problems
- Strong business ethics, personal integrity, diligence, dependability, and work ethic
- Flexibility to adapt quickly and comfortably to changing priorities
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
The Legal Counsel in this position will focus primarily on supporting Marriott’s franchise regulatory work and related franchise legal matters in the U.S. and Canada, including:
- Provide legal support for franchise regulatory compliance in the U.S./Canada, including the preparation, review, filing, maintenance, and updating of franchise disclosure documents and related materials for Marriott’s franchised brands
- Serve as a resource for Continent teams responsible for franchise regulatory compliance in their regions
- Advise business clients and Law Department colleagues on franchise regulatory requirements, franchise relationship laws, franchise law, antitrust, trademark, agency, contract, and related legal issues affecting Marriott’s franchise system
- Support filings, registrations, exemptions, amendments, renewals, and related governmental submissions required for the lawful offer and sale of franchises in the U.S./Canada
- Provide legal advice and training regarding franchising, franchise regulatory compliance, Marriott’s franchise system, and related legal issues in the U.S./Canada
- Provide risk-informed guidance on complex or sensitive franchise regulatory matters, including brand changes, principal trademarks, legislative and lobbying efforts, fee or program changes, litigation or regulatory developments, marketing and earnings claims, and state- or province-specific concerns in the U.S./Canada
- Represent Marriott with respect to issues arising from existing franchise agreements, including interpretations, amendments, terminations, restructurings, and relicensing transactions
- Support specific projects, such as acquisitions, multi-unit deals, conversions, distressed asset matters, and other strategic transactions as part of a broader team
- Develop and improve templates, processes, training materials, and technology-enabled ways of working to improve consistency, efficiency, and quality in franchise regulatory and franchise legal support
LOCATION
Location: 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda MD 20814, United States
SCHEDULE
Schedule: Full Time
PAY RANGE
Pay Range: $151,100-$201,000 Annually
BONUS ELIGIBLE
Bonus Eligible: Y
STOCK PACKAGE
Stock Package: Y
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
All positions offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.
Full-time positions also offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave and educational assistance.
Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.077 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive a minimum of 9 holidays annually.
Marriott Headquarters (HQ) supports a hybrid work environment that helps associates Be Connected. HQ based roles are generally hybrid and require regular in-office presence at the assigned location, including for candidates who live within commuting distance of HQ for a role listed as remote. Remote roles will be clearly identified in the job posting.
Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
JOB SUMMARY
Marriott International, Inc., based in Bethesda, Maryland, is a worldwide operator, franchisor, and licensor of hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties under more than 30 brand names. Marriott’s Law Department services all aspects of the Company’s business and provides legal advice and counsel to Marriott’s internal clients.
The U.S./Canada Franchise Regulatory team supports Marriott’s franchise regulatory compliance obligations and related legal work for Marriott’s franchised brands in the United States and Canada. This work includes supporting the lawful offer and sale of franchises, including the preparation, filing, maintenance, and updating of franchise disclosure documents and related franchise regulatory materials. The team also advises Marriott’s business leaders and teams on franchise law, franchise relationship laws, antitrust, trademark, agency, contract, and other legal issues relevant to Marriott’s franchise system. The team also serves as a resource for Continent teams responsible for franchise regulatory compliance in their regions.
The Franchise Regulatory function supports Marriott in meeting its growth objectives and regulatory compliance requirements as relates to Marriott’s open hotel portfolio. The team works closely with corporate departments and disciplines, including Development, Owner & Franchise Services, Operations, Finance, Brand, and other Law Department practice groups. The work of the team principally involves providing franchise regulatory support, transactional support, training, and practical legal guidance on matters requiring knowledge of the hotel industry, Marriott’s strategic objectives, franchise law, and Marriott’s franchise system.
The Legal Counsel will report to the Vice President & Senior Legal Counsel and Team Leader, U.S./Canada and Corporate Regulatory.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
Successful candidates should possess experience, knowledge, and skills as follows:
Required
- Excellent academic record with a law degree preferably from a well-regarded law school
- Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Minimum of 5 years legal experience
- Experience providing legal support for franchise, regulatory, commercial, transactional, or corporate matters
Preferred
- Experience with franchise regulatory matters, including franchise disclosure documents, registration and exemption filings, franchise relationship laws, and related regulatory requirements
- Transactional experience, including drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
- Familiarity with hospitality, lodging, branded residential, real estate development, or franchise systems
- Experience working with cross-functional business teams and advising business clients on legal and regulatory requirements
Skills
- Ability to understand, interpret, and apply franchise regulatory requirements, franchise relationship laws, and related legal concepts
- Ability to identify and analyze issues quickly and provide legally sound, practical recommendations consistent with good business practices and reason
- Ability to work with owners, franchisees, lenders, internal stakeholders, and outside counsel in a professional and solutions-oriented manner
- Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to interact effectively and work diplomatically with individuals at all levels
- Comfort working across business disciplines, including Development, Owner & Franchise Services, Operations, Finance, Brand, and other Law Department practice groups
- Ability to foster relationships and individual accountability across the organization
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, practical advice
- Excellent conflict management skills, and ability to influence
- Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and facilitate implementation of creative solutions
- Technology fluency, including the ability to leverage technology, workflow tools, templates, and data-informed approaches to improve legal service delivery and regulatory compliance processes
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of, and effectively resolve problems
- Strong business ethics, personal integrity, diligence, dependability, and work ethic
- Flexibility to adapt quickly and comfortably to changing priorities
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
The Legal Counsel in this position will focus primarily on supporting Marriott’s franchise regulatory work and related franchise legal matters in the U.S. and Canada, including:
- Provide legal support for franchise regulatory compliance in the U.S./Canada, including the preparation, review, filing, maintenance, and updating of franchise disclosure documents and related materials for Marriott’s franchised brands
- Serve as a resource for Continent teams responsible for franchise regulatory compliance in their regions
- Advise business clients and Law Department colleagues on franchise regulatory requirements, franchise relationship laws, franchise law, antitrust, trademark, agency, contract, and related legal issues affecting Marriott’s franchise system
- Support filings, registrations, exemptions, amendments, renewals, and related governmental submissions required for the lawful offer and sale of franchises in the U.S./Canada
- Provide legal advice and training regarding franchising, franchise regulatory compliance, Marriott’s franchise system, and related legal issues in the U.S./Canada
- Provide risk-informed guidance on complex or sensitive franchise regulatory matters, including brand changes, principal trademarks, legislative and lobbying efforts, fee or program changes, litigation or regulatory developments, marketing and earnings claims, and state- or province-specific concerns in the U.S./Canada
- Represent Marriott with respect to issues arising from existing franchise agreements, including interpretations, amendments, terminations, restructurings, and relicensing transactions
- Support specific projects, such as acquisitions, multi-unit deals, conversions, distressed asset matters, and other strategic transactions as part of a broader team
- Develop and improve templates, processes, training materials, and technology-enabled ways of working to improve consistency, efficiency, and quality in franchise regulatory and franchise legal support
LOCATION
Location: 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda MD 20814, United States
SCHEDULE
Schedule: Full Time
PAY RANGE
Pay Range: $151,100-$201,000 Annually
BONUS ELIGIBLE
Bonus Eligible: Y
STOCK PACKAGE
Stock Package: Y
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
All positions offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.
Full-time positions also offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave and educational assistance.
Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.077 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive a minimum of 9 holidays annually.
Marriott Headquarters (HQ) supports a hybrid work environment that helps associates Be Connected. HQ based roles are generally hybrid and require regular in-office presence at the assigned location, including for candidates who live within commuting distance of HQ for a role listed as remote. Remote roles will be clearly identified in the job posting.
Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in regulatory counsel jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state
- Three or more years of experience in a specific regulatory domain such as FDA, SEC, or FERC
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply federal and state statutes and agency regulations
- Experience advising cross-functional teams including product, clinical, or engineering departments
- Familiarity with regulatory submission processes, comment drafting, or enforcement defense
- Strong written communication skills for policy memos, regulatory filings, and board-level briefings
Tips for Your Regulatory Counsel Job Search
Tailor your resume to the regulatory domain
Hiring teams distinguish between FDA regulatory counsel, SEC compliance counsel, and FERC specialists. Lead your resume with the specific regulatory body and statutory framework you know best, not just a generic compliance summary that could describe any legal role.
Highlight agency-side or government experience first
If you spent time at the FDA, EPA, SEC, or a state regulatory body, put that front and center. Employers in regulated industries pay a premium for candidates who understand how agencies make decisions from the inside, not just how to respond to them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists regulatory counsel openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show your rulemaking and comment experience
Many regulatory counsel roles require drafting public comments on proposed rules or advising on rulemaking timelines. If you have that experience, name the specific rulemakings you worked on so hiring managers can gauge your depth quickly.
Prepare a cross-functional example for every interview
Regulatory counsel roles almost always involve advising non-lawyers, such as product teams, clinical staff, or engineers. Walk into every interview with a concrete story about a time you translated a complex regulatory requirement into a business decision a non-legal team could act on.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
In regulatory counsel offers, the scope of your advisory authority matters as much as pay. Ask during negotiation whether the role has a seat at product or policy decisions early, or whether regulatory review happens only after business choices are already made.
Regulatory Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most regulatory counsels?
Amazon, Tesla, and SpaceX are hiring the most regulatory counsels right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially active at large pharmaceutical, financial services, and energy companies with dedicated regulatory affairs or compliance legal teams.
How many regulatory counsel jobs are remote?
About 67% of regulatory counsel openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability highest in securities compliance and privacy regulatory roles. Positions tied to on-site FDA inspections, clinical trial oversight, or state utility commissions tend to require in-person presence at least part of the week.
How do you become a regulatory counsel?
Start by earning a Juris Doctor and passing the bar in a state where you plan to practice. Build domain expertise early, either through a clerkship at a regulatory agency, a government attorney position, or a practice group at a firm focused on a specific regulated industry. From there, moving in-house to a company in that industry is the most direct path to a regulatory counsel title.
How do you get hired as a regulatory counsel with little experience?
Focus on roles labeled associate regulatory counsel or junior regulatory counsel, which typically require fewer years of post-bar experience. A clerkship or fellowship at the FDA, EPA, FTC, or a state agency is treated as direct experience for these roles. Demonstrating fluency in a specific statute or regulatory framework through law review work, clinic experience, or a prior internship at a regulated company also strengthens entry-level applications significantly.
What does the regulatory counsel interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a substantive interview with the general counsel or chief compliance officer to assess domain knowledge and communication style. A writing exercise involving a regulatory memo, comment letter, or risk summary is common at mid-to-large employers. Final rounds typically include a panel with business stakeholders such as product, clinical, or government affairs leaders to test cross-functional advising ability.
Where can I find and apply to regulatory counsel jobs?
You can find and apply to regulatory counsel jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your regulatory domain and experience level, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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