Legal Manager - Litigation

Join to apply for the Legal Director role at Rocco Forte Hotels Germany_Career Continue with Google Continue with Google Join to apply for the Legal Director role at Rocco Forte Hotels Germany_Career Legal Director – Luxury Hospitality (p/t – 3 days per week expected) Location: Office-based (78 St James’s Street, London) Executive Office Being part of the Rocco Forte Hotels group means having an ambition to excel. We share a commitment to the highest standards of service and an understanding that excellence in service requires anticipation, knowledge, judgement and sensitivity. We are seeking a proactive and commercially-minded business lawyer to support our global luxury hospitality operations and growth of the brand. This is a new role to work with the General Counsel following the creation of the in-house legal function approximately 2 years ago. They will collaborate closely with senior leadership, development and commercial teams, and external stakeholders to deliver pragmatic, solution-orientated legal advice. Commercial Contracts Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts including development agreements, licensing and technical services agreements, vendor contracts, SaaS/cloud IT service agreements, marketing/PR/sales contracts, hotel management agreements, branded residences documentation, development leasing and brand partnerships. Corporate Governance Drafting and updating corporate policies and procedures. Advising in relation to ad hoc issues relating to employment, data/privacy and other operational issues. Liaising with external counsel (domestic and international) to obtain advice and to communicate that advice effectively within the business. Monitoring relevant legal developments and advising the business on emerging risks or opportunities. The successful candidate is likely to be a mid-senior lawyer with approximately 4-8 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally with either varied high quality private practice and / or in-house experience. They will possess strong technical skills and broad commercial contract/commercial law experience. Exposure to the luxury sector, hospitality, real estate or branded residences sectors is useful but not essential. Our Team Members are our greatest asset, and we strive to create a fun, engaging work environment. We are committed to giving our Team Members the skills and support required to deliver unrivalled service, and most importantly, to grow in their careers. Discounted rates at any of our 5-star properties Various F&B and Spa discounts Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay Enhanced pension Health insurance plan Learning and development opportunities Apply now to become a part of Rocco Forte Hotels\’ great world-class team who will support you and make you feel like you are one of the family. Employment type Full-time Job function Legal Sign in to set job alerts for “Legal Director” roles. Head of Legal – Cambridge Growth Programme (C1723N) Assistant Head of Legal Services (Housing and Litigation) Head of Legal Services – *Recruitment & Retention (R&R) Payment* Director/Senior Director, Legal – International Senior Director, Legal (Lead International Employment Law Counsel Head of Legal Services – Circle Health Group We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #