Senior Cooperate Legal

• Job Title: Senior Corporate Legal Counsel Hospitality & Holiday Homes Location: [WFO] Reports To: Group General Counsel / Chief Legal Officer / CEO Experience Required: 15 to 30 years in Corporate Law, with significant exposure to hospitality, real estate, and holiday homes or vacation rentals. Position Summary: We are seeking a seasoned Senior Corporate Legal Counsel to lead and manage legal affairs for our expanding portfolio of hospitality assets and holiday homes across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in hospitality contracts, licensing, compliance, real estate, and corporate governance. This is a strategic leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, regulated environments and understands the unique legal intricacies of the hospitality and short-term rental industry. Key Responsibilities: 1. Legal Strategy & Compliance Serve as the primary legal advisor to executive leadership on all legal matters. Develop and implement legal strategies that support business objectives while mitigating legal risk. Ensure full compliance with international, national, and local laws related to real estate, hospitality operations, data privacy (e.g., GDPR), employment, consumer protection, and health & safety. 2. Contract Management Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements including: Hotel Management Agreements (HMAs) Franchise and licensing agreements Lease, sale-purchase, and development agreements Vendor, technology, and service provider contracts Rental management and booking platform agreements 3. Regulatory & Licensing Advise on permits and regulatory requirements for operating holiday homes and hotels. Liaise with regulatory authorities for licensing, zoning, environmental, and hospitality-specific compliances. 4. M&A and Corporate Structuring Support M&A activity, joint ventures, acquisitions, and divestments in the hospitality space. Conduct legal due diligence and structure deals for hotel chains, vacation rentals, and property developments. 5. Dispute Resolution Oversee legal disputes, claims, and litigation with external counsel. Proactively mitigate risks related to guest complaints, property damage, or employment issues. 6. Governance & Training Support the Board and executive leadership with corporate governance matters. Provide training to operations and sales teams on contract terms, legal risk, and compliance. Qualifications: Law degree (LL.B. or equivalent); LL.M. preferred. Bar admission or license to practice law in relevant jurisdictions. 15–30 years of post-qualification legal experience. Significant in-house experience in the hospitality, real estate, or vacation rental sectors. Proven experience handling complex commercial contracts and regulatory frameworks. Familiarity with jurisdictions such as UAE, EU, UK, or USA is an advantage. Skills & Competencies: Strong business acumen and ability to align legal strategies with business goals. Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills. Experience in cross-border transactions and multi-jurisdictional compliance. Effective communicator with executive presence. Ability to lead legal teams and manage external counsel.

Preferred Industry any cooperate company / Hospitality industries