Head of Legal and Compliance

Head - Legal & Compliance (Hotels)

Responsibilities

Legal & Contract Management: 

• Evaluate, and negotiate key hospitality agreements including HMAs, franchise agreements, technical service agreements, leases, procurement contracts, and consulting contracts. 

• Review contracts related to procurement, operational design, development, and business development initiatives. 

• Ensure commercial alignment and risk mitigation in all agreements. 

• Maintain an updated repository of contracts, renewals, amendments, and key obligations 

Compliance & Governance: 

• Ensure compliance with hospitality regulations, licensing, statutory requirements, and internal governance standards. 

• Monitor compliance obligations under hotel management agreements and commercial contracts. 

• Partner with finance, audit, and risk teams to implement governance controls and compliance reporting.

 Commercial Optimization & Strategic Advisory: 

• Provide legal and commercial support to asset management teams for operator performance reviews, financial governance, and commercial renegotiations. 

• Support business development activities including new projects, feasibility studies, acquisitions, and partnerships. 

• Offer insights on legal implications of commercial and operational decisions. 

Stakeholder & Operator Management: 

• Serve as the primary legal interface with hotel operators, brand partners, vendors, and consultants. 

• Lead negotiations to secure favorable terms while safeguarding the Group’s strategic and financial interests. • Support resolution of legal and commercial disputes when required. 

Risk Management: 

• Identify and mitigate legal, commercial, and operational risks across hospitality assets. 

• Provide proactive legal counsel to avoid disputes and ensure smooth business operations. 

• Guide teams on compliance gaps and corrective actions.

Qualifications

Qualifications 

Essential Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law (LL.B. / LL.M.) and relevant experience in legal, compliance, hospitality, real estate, or asset management.  

Work Experience (Cumulative) Total Years (Band) 15- 18 Years Types of Organization Real Estate (Hospitality segment) / International Hotel Brands Types of Sector Hospitality / Any