Legal Counsel Luxury MEAT

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 employmentrelated 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 50000.
• Training and Guidance: Prepare and conduct training sessions create legal guides and deliver presentations to assist business units in their daytoday 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 uptodate on legal developments in the MEA region identify potential legal risks for the company and provide advice on risk management and HMA interpretations.

Qualifications :

Typical Background:

• Common Law qualification (US Canada UK Singapore Australia etc.)
• 26 years of postqualification 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

Competencies:

• Excellent Communication: With a 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 wed love to hear from you!

Additional Information :

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime