The Legal Counsel Luxury MEA, will provide comprehensive legal support for the Luxury & Lifestyle business units in the (MEA) region. This role involves close collaboration with the legal team and business partners to guide and fulfill their legal needs. As a Legal Counsel, you will cover all aspects of the business, including corporate, operations, procurement, development, and legal administration, working across all luxury division brands in the region.
Main responsibilities:
- Template Development: Create and update development templates for agreements, including Hotel Management, Consultancy Services, Franchise, Brand Licensing and Sales, Master Services, Residential Management, Rental Services, and Residence Owner Services.
- Deal Negotiations: Assist in negotiations with property owners for development deals and draft initial development agreements.
- Operational Agreements: Develop operational template agreements such as marketing, services, procurement, and employment-related agreements.
- Support Business Units: Provide legal support in negotiations, disputes, and risk management for business units.
- Review Agreements: Review template agreements submitted by business units, especially those under EUR 50,000.
- Training and Guidance: Prepare and conduct training sessions, create legal guides, and deliver presentations to assist business units in their day-to-day operations.
- Legal System Management: Manage and update the Agiloft system with new agreements, amendments, and supplemental correspondences. Train business units on its use.
- Corporate Secretarial Support: Support the corporate secretarial function for luxury companies in the region.
- Legal Research and Advice: Conduct legal research and prepare advice/position papers on relevant legal issues across multiple jurisdictions.
- Policy Development: Assist in the development and implementation of legal policies and procedures for the MEA region.
- External Counsel Liaison: Liaise with external counsel on assigned legal matters and manage legal expenditures.
- Risk Assessment: Stay up-to-date on legal developments in the MEA region, identify potential legal risks for the company, and provide advice on risk management and HMA interpretations.
Requirements
Typical Background:
- Law degree with qualification
- 1-3 years of post-qualification experience, preferably within the region
- Background in hospitality, with exposure to core hotel management documents
- Commercial experience, specifically in drafting, negotiating, and resolving contract disputes
- Expertise in Corporate Law, Employment Law, or Procurement
- Proficiency in risk assessment
Compentencies:
- Excellent Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and patiently with stakeholders across all luxury brands.
- Adaptability and Resilience with flexibility to learn quickly, adapt to changing environments, and maintain a positive attitude.
- Independent and Efficient Work Ethic with ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Strong negotiation skills and Sound Judgment
- Professionalism and Interpersonal Skills to foster effective working relationships.
- Proficiency in a second language, preferably Arabic.
- Cultural Awareness with exposure to and understanding of MEA culture.
- Innovative Mindset: A proactive, positive disruptor mentality that embraces change and proposes legal solutions rather than just identifying risks.
Join our team and leverage your legal expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you have a passion for the hospitality industry and meet the above criteria, weβd love to hear from you!
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