Head of Legal Operation
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About the Role
Kempinski Hotels is seeking a Head of Legal Operations to serve as a strategic advisor delivering high-level legal guidance across a diverse global portfolio. The role covers hotel and residences management agreements, M&A, real estate, finance, intellectual property, and international dispute resolution.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of all contracts including complex Hotel & Residences Management Agreements, technical services agreements, and franchise contracts
- Advise on corporate secretarial matters, joint ventures, and international entity management
- Manage external counsel globally for litigation, arbitration, and labor disputes, ensuring cost effectiveness and favourable outcomes
- Support the business on real estate transactions, leasing, and construction legalities related to new hotel developments
- Oversee the global trademark portfolio and advise on marketing, IP licensing, and sponsorship agreements
- Lead a dedicated team of four legal specialists
Requirements
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) or equivalent from a top tier university; qualified to practice in a major jurisdiction
- Bar certification is a must
- 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
- Fluent English mandatory; proficiency in a second language is a plus
- Deep expertise in international commercial law and cross border transactions
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Description
- At Kempinski, we don't just offer stays; we curate moments. As a hospitality organization, anchored in a legacy of elegance and a pioneering spirit, we have grown into a collection of iconic hotels and resorts around the world.
- We empower our people to be artisans of hospitality, fostering an environment where passion is nurtured, individuality is celebrated, and every detail is thoughtfully considered.
- If you are driven by excellence, inspired by the art of hospitality, and seek to contribute to a legacy of luxury, we invite you to explore the exceptional opportunities that await you at Kempinski Hotels.
Key Responsibilities
- As Head of Legal Operations, you will serve as a strategic advisor, delivering high level legal guidance across a diverse global portfolio.
- 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.
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