Legal Counsel - Development MEA

Hilton; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen im Bereich Gastgewerbe sucht einen erfahrenen Rechtsanwalt, der die Entwicklung neuer Hotelprojekte in der EMEA-Region unterstützt. Diese spannende Rolle umfasst die rechtliche Beratung, das Management von Verträgen und die Zusammenarbeit mit verschiedenen Teams, um die Interessen des Unternehmens zu schützen. In einem dynamischen und multikulturellen Umfeld haben Sie die Möglichkeit, Ihre Verhandlungs- und Kommunikationsfähigkeiten einzusetzen, um bedeutende Projekte voranzutreiben. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Recht und Gastgewerbe haben, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Rechtsanwalt mit Erfahrung in der Verhandlung und Verwaltung von Verträgen.
• Familiarität mit kommerziellen Immobilien- und Unternehmensrecht.

Responsibilities

• Rechtliche Unterstützung bei neuen Hotelentwicklungsprojekten in EMEA.
• Verhandlungsstrategien und Transaktionsmanagement leiten.

Skills

Verhandlungsgeschick

Rechtsberatung

Beziehungsmanagement

Strategisches Denken

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Education

Abschluss in Rechtswissenschaften

Job description

Hilton is one of the largest and fastest growing hospitality companies in the world, with more than 7,600 properties and over 1.1 million rooms across 126 countries and territories. Founded over 100 years ago, Hilton has defined the hospitality industry with a portfolio of 24 world-class brands, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the most recognized hotel brand globally. Hilton was recently awarded World’s Best Workplace by Great Places to Work and Fortune Magazine, and maintains a customer loyalty program with over 170 million members, Hilton Honors.

What will I be doing?

As a Counsel in the Development group within the Global Legal team, you will provide legal expertise across the EMEA region, supporting development business partners in new hotel projects. You will be part of the Development team reporting to the Vice President & Senior Counsel, Development and Real Estate, EMEA. Your role involves managing and negotiating agreements related to hotel development, providing legal guidance on Hilton’s broader business affairs in EMEA, and handling amendments and variations to existing agreements.

Your responsibilities will also include:

1. Providing and overseeing legal support for new hotel development projects in EMEA.
2. Leading negotiation strategies, transaction management, and deal structuring.
3. Offering legal advice and support on existing agreements, owner relations, and related matters across various functions.
4. Supporting the resolution of contractual disputes and protecting the company's interests.
5. Managing legal department budgets and external counsel engagement.
6. Assisting global initiatives and implementing legal strategies for development and owner relations.
7. Developing and delivering training and self-service programs for business partners.
8. Contributing to the continuous improvement of Hilton Legal’s systems and procedures.
9. Managing legal know-how and collaborating with outside counsel and internal teams.

How you will collaborate with others:

You will work closely with the EMEA Development legal team, which includes 9 lawyers and 3 paralegals, and coordinate with business partners across Hilton’s development and other functional teams.

What initiatives you will take ownership of:

You will support development projects in the GCC region, especially in KSA, providing legal support to the regional Development team.

What are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• Legal professionalism and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing transactions from negotiation to closure.
• Ability to handle demanding clients and work in a multicultural, decentralized environment.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours and coordinate with global teams.
• Experience working with outside counsel effectively.
• Interpersonal skills that foster trust and influence.
• Proven leadership in collaborative efforts across multiple teams.

Minimum qualifications include a law degree from a common law jurisdiction, significant post-qualification experience, and familiarity with commercial real estate, corporate, or related law. Experience in the hospitality sector, especially with management and franchise agreements, and regional experience in the Middle East are advantageous.

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is a global leader in hospitality, offering a range of accommodations from luxury resorts to mid-priced hotels. We are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences and fostering a positive work environment for our team members, driven by our vision to "fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality".