Legal Counsel - Luxury Development and Operations, Asia

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Job Description

Your main missions and responsibilities will be:

·  Rolling out Hotel Management Agreements and Hotel Franchise Agreements based on standard process
·  Negotiating with owners and legal advisors of Hotel Management Agreements, and Hotel Franchise Agreements and all related documents
·  Preparing and adapting template documents related to the management and franchising of hotels in different legal environments and jurisdictions
·  Following-up on related legislation changes with the support of external advisors
·  Cooperating with the compliance team in relation to KYC review process for hotel management deals and other related compliance matters
·  Providing legal support to management operations teams
·  Engaging with external legal counsel to address foreign jurisdiction legal matters (corporate legal requirements, due diligence, registration requirements, etc.)
·  Ensuring documents are compliant with Accor Group policies & procedures and maintaining an understanding of the impact of any changes in Accor Group policies, organizational structure, and procedures
·  Preparing and implementing branded residences related documentation based on standard process
·  Ensuring and implementing due diligence in relation to Hotel Management Agreements and Hotel Franchise Agreements
·  Liaising with Accor Group departments in relation to intellectual property matters
·  Preparing and implementing technical support documentation regarding hotel development projects
·  Liaising with other departments involved in the development and operation of hotels (e.g. IT, Technical, Distribution, Loyalty, Sales etc.)

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

·  A Law degree from a recognized university
·  At least 8 years PQE gained in an in-house role or private practice
·  Have transactional background and/ or experience in hospitality and franchising is a plus
·  Fluent in English (verbal and written)
·  Knowledge of any other language is a plus
·  Possess excellent communication skill
·  Proactive, agile and possess strong problem-solving skill
·  Ability to build and manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients
·  Flexible and have strong work organization
·  Ability to travel regularly (domestically and internationally)

Additional Information

• Based at Accor Singapore Office

• Reports to Director, Legal, Southeast Asia, Sofitel, MGallery, Emblems and Fairmont

• Competitive employee benefits.

• ALL Heartist card offering discounted rate at Accor Hotels worldwide