Head of Legal Operation

Description

Key Responsibilities

• As Head of Legal Operations, you will serve as a strategic advisor, delivering high-level legal guidance across a diverse global portfolio.
• Your expertise will span hotel and residences management agreements, M&A, real estate, finance, intellectual property and international dispute resolution.
• In this role, you will play a pivotal part in safeguarding Kempinski’s global interests while driving the brand's strategic expansion across both emerging and established markets.
• **Contract Negotiation**
• : Lead the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of all contracts including complex Hotel & Residences Management Agreements, technical services agreements, and franchise contracts.
• **Corporate Governance:**
• Advise on corporate secretarial matters, joint ventures, and international entity management.
• **Litigation Management:**
• Manage external counsel globally for litigation, arbitration, and labor disputes, ensuring cost-effectiveness and favourable outcomes.
• **Asset Management:**
• Support the business on real estate transactions, leasing, and construction legalities related to new hotel developments.
• **Brand Protection:**
• Oversee the global trademark portfolio and advise on marketing, IP licensing, and sponsorship agreements.
• **People Management:**
• Leading a dedicated team of four legal specialists.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• **Education:**
• Master of Laws (LL.M.) or equivalent from a top-tier university; qualified to practice in a major jurisdiction.
• Bar certification is a must.
• **Experience:**
• 8–12 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Previous experience in a top-tier law firm or asset management firm is preferred.
• Hospitality experience is highly preferred.
• **Languages:**
• Fluent English mandatory; proficiency in a second language is a plus.
• **Technical Proficiency:**
• Deep expertise in international commercial law and cross-border transactions.