Job Description - Senior Legal Counsel - Development (MEA011S1)
Work Locations: Hilton - Regional Office - Dubai, Building 1 Level 4, Innovation Hub, P.O. Box 500200, Dubai 500200
Hilton is one of the largest and fastest growing hospitality companies in the world, with more than 7,600 properties with more than 1.1 million rooms in 126 countries and territories. In the 100+ years since our founding, we have defined the hospitality industry and established a portfolio of 24 world-class brands, including our flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand, which is the most recognized hotel brand in the world.
Position Summary
As a Senior Counsel in the Development group within the Global Legal team, you will provide expertise across the EMEA region, overseeing legal support to Development business partners in relation to the development of new hotel projects. You will report to the Vice President & Senior Counsel, Development and Real Estate, EMEA, and work on management and franchise agreements for new hotel projects, handle amendments, variations and other issues relating to such agreements, and provide legal advice on Hilton’s wider business affairs in EMEA.
Your responsibilities will include:
Collaboration:
The EMEA Development group in Legal currently has 8 lawyers and 3 paralegals. You will work closely with business partners in the Development team and across other functions.
Ownership of Initiatives:
You will lead development projects across the GCC region, acting as the primary contact for the in-region Development team.
What are we looking for?
Success will demonstrate itself through the following attributes and skills:
Minimum Qualifications:
Advantageous Capabilities:
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences every day.
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