Position Description:The primary focus of the role based in Radisson Hotel Group’s global headquarters in Brussels will be to support the global business units, including business development, asset management, operations, sales and marketing, procurement, technical & engineering, distribution, IT, loyalty and digital and in those areas for which the (Senior) Director, Legal will be the primary point of contact.As the primary focus will be on supporting the global business units, the geographical scope will include projects in EMEA and APAC and the areas of responsibilities may shift depending on the needs of the legal department and the organization.The role will work closely with the teams of the Chief Development Officer, Senior Vice President Asset Management, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Senior Vice President Procurement and the regional Senior Area Vice Presidents, as well as other departments.It is preferred to have a lawyer in the role with several years of law firm experience in real estate and/or commercial, able to function independently, under high pressure and tight time frames.Major Areas of Responsibility:· Draft, review, negotiate and advise on heads of terms, hotel lease agreements, commercial agreements, procurement agreements, IT agreements, license agreements, management agreements, technical assistance services agreements and ancillary contracts.· Work closely with the global business teams to identify and remove barriers to finalizing contracts in accordance with the company’s standards and assist those teams with the contracting work and negotiations.· Draft, review, negotiate and advise business teams on contracts and other legal matters relating to the hotel operations and in the field of IP/IT..· Draft notices of breach. Initiate, coordinate and instruct external counsel on court or arbitration procedures and assist the operations teams in reaching settlements with owners· Draft, review, negotiate and advise other teams on various contracts with business partners and service providers· Draft, review and implement policies, procedures and business practices and ensure understanding and compliance by relevant departments· Assist with the annual improvements of the contract templates to ensure that we capture best practices and the developments in the hospitality industry.Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:· Minimum 4-5+ years of experience in an international law firm or legal practice of an international company with relevant expertise with willingness to travel when required· Master in Law from an European university; preferably supported by an LL.M in another European country or in the U.S· Fluency in English language· Knowledge of another language/s is an asset· Ability to function independently under high pressure and tight time frames· Being able to work as a commercially minded lawyer and business partner side by side with the business teamsAbout Company: "Radisson Hotel Group is a leading hospitality company serving as a true host and best partner to guests, owners, business partners and talent. Our ten unique hotel brands offer award-winning and exceptional hotel experiences, originating from our strong Scandinavian heritage of design and innovation. Our brands embody our modern vision of hospitality, including authentic local tastes, stylish living design, unique locations and vibrant social scenes. Radisson Hotel Group brings a refreshed commitment to hospitality leadership to meet the changing travel industry and the bespoke needs of our guests. We provide exceptional service in all of our hotels across the globe and strive to deliver a hospitality experience that is beyond guest expectations."
