Strategic Hospitality Legal Director

Client of WhiteCrow Research; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Client of WhiteCrow Research is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide strategic guidance to senior management on hospitality-related matters in the UAE. You will interpret federal and emirate laws, draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements, and lead corporate governance and IP initiatives.

The role requires 5-7 years of post-qualification experience, leadership capabilities, and strong ability to advise across real estate, F&B, and asset management.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years (min) of post-qualification legal experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience advising business stakeholders on commercial and operational legal matters.
• Exposure to multi-jurisdictional work with familiarity of UAE law and regulations.
• Experience drafting, negotiating and managing commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal guidance to senior management on hospitality matters.
• Interpret UAE federal and emirate laws to ensure compliance.
• Draft, negotiate and manage complex commercial agreements across hotel, F&B, real estate and asset management.
• Develop standard contract templates and playbooks for hospitality operations.
• Support real estate and hospitality transactions including acquisitions and disposals.
• Coordinate with asset management on day-to-day legal matters affecting performance.
• Monitor regulatory developments in hospitality, real estate and mixed-use developments.
• Oversee disputes, litigation and ADR, coordinating with external counsel.
• Manage IP matters including trademarks, branding and licensing.
• Support governance matters including board processes and compliance obligations.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial contracts

Regulatory compliance

Cross-border advisory

Stakeholder management

Intellectual property management

Education

LL.B / JD or equivalent

Bar admission

Job description

Client of WhiteCrow Research is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide strategic guidance to senior management on hospitality-related matters in the UAE. You will interpret federal and emirate laws, draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements, and lead corporate governance and IP initiatives.

The role requires 5-7 years of post-qualification experience, leadership capabilities, and strong ability to advise across real estate, F&B, and asset management.