Legal Counsel (Hospitality & Real Estate Transactions)

• Oversee intricate hotel management and franchise agreements
• Collaborate with regional stakeholders on international issues

About Our Client

Our client is a renowned global hospitality leader with a distinguished collection of luxury brands operating within the hotel, resort, branded residences, and wellness industries. With a presence in more than 20 countries and a well-established network of hospitality assets worldwide, the organization has earned a reputation for providing outstanding guest experiences while upholding a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and ethical business practices.

The company is actively expanding its global reach and offers its employees the chance to engage in high-profile projects within a vibrant, multicultural, and growth-focused setting.

Job Description

• Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate a diverse array of commercial contracts, including those related to hotel management, franchise agreements, branded residences, and technical services.
• Provide counsel to business and development teams regarding legal, commercial, and operational risks tied to new transactions and current owner relationships.
• Support the entire lifecycle of hospitality projects, from deal structuring and contract finalization to ongoing operations, renewals, restructurings, and exits.
• Offer legal advice on real estate, financing, and asset-related issues involving investors, lenders, and property owners.
• Assist in managing disputes, claims, and contentious issues while liaising with external legal advisors as needed.
• Contribute to corporate initiatives, strategic investments, business restructuring efforts, and transactional due diligence processes.
• Enhance and develop legal templates, policies, contracting procedures, and compliance systems to bolster business efficiency and risk management.

The Successful Applicant

An ideal candidate for the Legal Counsel role will possess:

• A qualification as a lawyer with admission to practice in a recognized common law jurisdiction.
• A minimum of 6 years of post-qualification experience acquired in a respected law firm and/or an in-house legal setting.
• A robust background in commercial transactions, contract drafting, and negotiation.
• Familiarity with the hospitality, real estate, projects, infrastructure, franchising, or related sectors.
• Experience in advising business stakeholders on legal risks, commercial strategies, and transaction structures.
• Capability to manage multiple international matters and coordinate legal insights across various jurisdictions.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• A commercially savvy and pragmatic approach, with the ability to align legal considerations with business goals.
• Outstanding organizational skills and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced international context.

What's on Offer

This position presents an opportunity to join a prominent international hospitality organization that is experiencing ongoing growth and expansion. The selected candidate will gain extensive exposure to high-value regional and global transactions, collaborate closely with senior business leaders, and develop specialized knowledge in hotel management, franchise, and branded residence structures.

The organization fosters a collaborative workplace culture, invests in professional development, promotes internal mobility, and offers the chance to work in a diverse international environment with significant career advancement opportunities.

Contact

Celeste Goh (Lic No: R1104095 / EA no:18S9099)

Quote job ref

JN-092026-7109981

Phone number

+65 6416 9872

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