General Counsel – EMEA

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role: General Counsel EMEA

Salary: Competitive plus Generous Company Benefits Training & Development

Location: South Kensington London - Hybrid working available (3 days in the office 2 days working from home)

Frasers Hospitality is seeking a commercially focused senior lawyer with significant post-qualified experience to lead the legal function across its EMEA portfolio. This is a broad sole-counsel role supporting a mixed estate of owned and operated hotel and serviced apartment assets across multiple jurisdictions. The successful candidate will partner closely with operations development asset management and finance teams providing pragmatic solutions-driven advice in a fast-paced international environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead negotiation and drafting ofHotel Management Agreementstechnical services agreements and related documentation.
Advise on real estate matters including leases renewals divestments acquisitions and development projects.
Draft and negotiate a broad range ofcommercial contracts(procurement IT distribution marketing and agency agreements).
Oversee disputes and manage external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
Act as regional lead fordata protectionincluding GDPR compliance data processing arrangements breach management and privacy governance.
Partner with senior leadership to assess legal risk structure transactions and support commercial decision-making across the EMEA portfolio.

What were looking for:

Significant post-qualified experience (England & Wales or equivalent common law jurisdiction preferred).
Strong hospitality and/or real estate experience is preferred.
In-house experience is beneficial.
Commercial pragmatic and comfortable engaging with institutional owners and senior stakeholders.
Data protection experience is highly desirable.
Strong communication interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior management and other stakeholders.
Strong team player who can demonstrate an ability to take ownership of work streams and able to work independently.
Sleeves rolled up approach. Happy in the detail whilst understanding the bigger picture.
A rigorous and methodical approach with an eye for detail.

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About You

Benefits

In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer:

Annual performance related bonus
Private healthcare
Life Assurance
Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from 65 per night
Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate
35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
Fully funded Apprenticeshipprogrammes that support you in developing your career
High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops experiences holidays and much much more.
Cycle to work scheme save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
Referral schemes that pay up to 1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)
We also offercomplimentary stayson your 1^st 3^rdand 5^thanniversary with Dinner Bed & Breakfast
Employee Assistance Programme free confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family

Our Sustainability Goals:

100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK.
We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce
We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace.

If you are passionate about driving business performance through effective financial management and have a track record of developing and leading people we encourage you to apply.

Frasers Hospitality Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race sex disability religion/belief sexual orientation or age.

Role: General Counsel EMEASalary: Competitive plus Generous Company Benefits Training & DevelopmentLocation: South Kensington London - Hybrid working available (3 days in the office 2 days working from home)Frasers Hospitality is seeking a commercially focused senior lawyer with significant post-qua...