Senior Director - Legal - Jumeirah Group & Corporate

About Jumeirah:

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 30 properties across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.

About the Job:
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Director to join Legal in Corporate. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:
 

• Develop and implement the legal strategy in alignment with the overall business goals of the hotel group.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the legal team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of contracts and agreements, including vendor agreements, partnerships, and client contracts.
• Provide legal support for real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting the hospitality industry.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal requirements, advise on regulatory matters and develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee and manage legal disputes, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Manage intellectual property matters, including trademarks, copyrights, and licensing agreements.
• Identify and assess legal risks associated with business activities and protect and enforce the hotel group's intellectual property rights.
• Oversee corporate governance matters, including board meetings, governance policies, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

About you:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• 10 years (min) of post-qualification legal experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Senior role(s) in an in-house legal function with an international luxury hospitality company or a recognized multinational blue-chip organization 
• Experience of working in an international capacity and a solid understanding of legal and jurisdiction differences across the markets (especially those of the Middle East and Asia).
   

About the Benefits:
We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package including dental coverage, flights home, life insurance, incentive programs, children’s education assistance and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.