EMEA Senior Counsel & Operations Leader - Contracts

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Watford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hospitality company is seeking a Senior Director & Senior Counsel Operations EMEA to provide strategic legal support across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This role involves drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, supporting HR with employee-related matters, and representing Legal at senior leadership meetings. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in commercial contracts, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to work in a decentralized, multicultural environment. The position is based in Watford, UK.

Benefits

Health insurance

Competitive salary

Global career opportunities

Qualifications

• Highly experienced legal professional in hotel management and franchise agreements.
• Strong experience in commercial contracts and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural and international environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal support to various teams and regions.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts across different departments.
• Assist with hotel lease and concession agreements.

Skills

Commercial contracts negotiation

Strategic legal support

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree from a common law jurisdiction

Post-qualification experience

Job description

A global hospitality company is seeking a Senior Director & Senior Counsel Operations EMEA to provide strategic legal support across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This role involves drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, supporting HR with employee-related matters, and representing Legal at senior leadership meetings. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in commercial contracts, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to work in a decentralized, multicultural environment. The position is based in Watford, UK.