Associate General Counsel - Global Port Projects (Hybrid)

This is a highly rewarding position for attorneys who are commercially minded, solution-seeking and thrive on communication with business leads.  This position is exposed to a variety of unique business transactions and works closely with various Carnival Corporation departments, as well as the relevant departments at each operating company, to provide timely and effective legal counsel. This position mostly works under moderate supervision and the individual in this role must be comfortable making decisions on contractual provisions, risks, deal structuring and negotiations as well as provide sound legal advice to business teams. The individual in this role must be efficient, responsive, organized and capable of managing multiple projects at the same time. The objective of this position is to serve as an attorney in the Carnival Corporation Legal Department. Primary responsibilities focus on the review and negotiation of contractual agreements on behalf of Carnival Corporation and its affiliated companies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide legal support in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contractual agreements, including port operating agreements, service agreements, port berthing agreements, construction contracts, government contracts and operating leases.  
• Provide legal advice and support legal group on business transactions and projects focusing on joint ventures, port development, and similar corporate infrastructure projects and investments.
• Manage outside/local counsel on projects and transactions.
• Provide legal support on other special projects from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Education:  J.D. Degree
• Required Certifications:  Good standing with any State Bar
• Required Years and Area of Professional Experience: 3 years relevant experience with a major law firm and/or as in-house counsel with experience in commercial transactions.
• Critical Professional Related Technical/Computer Skills: Highly proficient technical skills in MS Office Suite. 
• Other Requirements:  Work beyond normal business hours is required occasionally to support business needs or projects.  Team player who can also work independently and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred Experience & Type:  Experience in project finance, development and construction is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong analytical, negotiating, writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and handle multiple high priority matters at any given time. 
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills (written and verbal) required. 
• Team player who can also work independently and thrives in a fast-paced environment. 
• Proficiency in Spanish language is a plus

DECISION-MAKING:

• Tactical:  Decisions focus on intermediate-term issues. The purpose of decisions made at this level are to help move CCL closer to reaching strategic goals. Outcomes are predictable. After a decision is made by Top Executive Leadership, the next phase is to take the needed steps to implement it.  Examples are: The amount of money required to implement, which advertising agency to promote a new service or to provide an incentive plan to employees to encourage increased revenue.
• Operational:  Decisions focus on day-to-day activities within the company. Decisions made at this level help to ensure that daily activities proceed smoothly and therefore help to move the company toward reaching a strategic goal. They have short term consequences. Examples are Handling employee conflicts, purchasing materials needed for operations.
• Standard:  These decisions are those that are repetitive decisions on a recurring basis and are commonly related to daily activities. They are relatively simple, relying on historical data and previous solutions. Examples are: reordering of standard office supplies, handling transactions.   

• Physical Demands:  Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.  Requires regular movement throughout CCL facilities.
• Travel:  Less then 25% non-shipboard travel likely.
• Work Conditions:  Work primarily in climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.  Hybrid Work in South Florida office is preferred but remote work will be considered.

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The range for this role's base salary is $120,000 - $130,000.  Offers to select candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience. 

At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival's discretionary equity incentive plan. Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:

• Health Benefits: 
  • Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
  • Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
  • Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage.
• Financial Benefits: 
  • 401(k) plan that includes a company match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Paid Time Off 
  • Holidays - All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 7 company-wide holidays, plus an additional floating holiday to be taken at the employee's discretion.
  • Vacation Time - All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year.  Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year.  All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
  • Sick Time - All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year.  Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year. 
• Other Benefits 
  • Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
  • Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement.
  • On-site preschool program and wellness center at our Miami campus