Junior Associate Counsel

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Combine your experience and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees in Miami, Florida. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.

Position Summary:

As a Junior Associate Counsel your main role will be to provide legal counsel to certain internal departments within the RCL team. You will be responsible for reviewing, negotiating, drafting and approving a variety of contracts . You will provide legal support to the General Counsel and other senior attorneys in the Legal Department.

Career Snapshot:

• Reviews, negotiates and prepares a variety of contracts, including but not limited to consulting agreements, master service agreements, facilities service agreements, hiring agent agreements, agency recruitment agreement, non-disclosure agreements, licensing agreements and hotel contracts
• Develops, creates, improves and formalizes standard form contracts
• Identifies and evaluates legal risks of business opportunities
• Conducts legal research, analysis, advice and counsel supporting various business activities including interpreting state and federal laws and regulations
• Interacts and communicates with senior management and other employees across various departments on a broad range of legal issues
• Assists in educating and training Company employees in various legal matters and company policies

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from accredited U.S. law school
• Minimum of 2-3 years of law firm/ in house experience after law school graduation
• Bar membership required, Florida Bar preferred
• Excellent drafting ability; must draft contracts, reports and business correspondence
• Ability to effectively communicate with senior management, including the ability to simplify technical and legal jargon
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations

Preferences:

• Fluency in Spanish preferred

Thank you for your interest in this role. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is the world's second largest cruise company, operating under Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises brands. These brands offer an array of onboard activities, services and amenities, including simulated surfing, swimming pools, sun decks, beauty salons, exercise and spa facilities, ice skating rinks, in-line skating, basketball courts, rock climbing walls, miniature golf courses, gaming facilities, lounges, bars, Las Vegas-style entertainment, cinemas and Royal Promenades, which include interior shopping, dining and an entertainment boulevard.

Once you click to apply below, it will take you 10-15 minutes to complete our application, which will help us better qualify your candidacy. If you are being considered for this position you will hear back from us within the next 30-60 days. During this time, you can view your application status on our career site.

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RCL is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.