Senior Legal Counsel - Development

HILTON

Dubai

AED 200,000 - 400,000

Job description

Providing and/or overseeing legal support to Development business partners in EMEA in relation to the development of new hotel projects.
Leading on the development and execution of negotiation strategy, transaction management and deal structuring.
Providing and/or overseeing legal advice, negotiation and support to Business Partners in Development, Retention, Real Estate, Operations, Finance, HR, Corporate Communications and other functions in relation to Hilton’s wider business affairs in EMEA relating to existing operating agreements including retention, amendment, interpretation and owner relations matters generally.
Providing support and strategic guidance to the business when contractual disputes arise, working to protect the company and find appropriate commercial solutions when available.
Helping to ensure the Legal Department’s EMEA operations are conducted within established budgetary parameters and requirements including engaging and managing outside counsel in accordance with engagement policies and budgets.
Assisting the Vice President & Senior Counsel, Development and Real Estate, EMEA and other senior legal colleagues globally in the coordination, deployment and implementation of global initiatives and priorities.
Developing and implementing legal strategies to address development, retention and owner relation issues.
Formulating and delivering training programs for business partners and identifying, planning and implementing additional self-service programs for business partners to help themselves on recurring matters wherever possible.
Working with Hilton Legal’s standard systems and procedures and assisting in their continuous improvement and updating.
Undertaking knowhow development and management for the Development group.
Leveraging effective partnerships with outside counsel resources, internal clients, and other corporate departments.