We are excited to offer a rare opportunity for a highly driven Senior Legal Counsel to join Minor Hotels' dynamic in-house legal team. Based in our Brisbane CBD office and reporting to the General Counsel, this senior role provides expert legal guidance in a fast-paced, national environment. This opportunity is ideal for a legal professional with property or hospitality experience, looking to advance their career with a global hotel group.
Starting in early 2025, you will work closely with the General Counsel to shape legal strategy, mentor the legal team, and handle complex legal matters. If you're eager to make a significant impact within a rapidly growing organisation, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Providing comprehensive legal advice, recommendations, and support to key internal stakeholders, including the Owners Department, Property Division (65+ properties), Leadership Team, Executive Committee, General Counsel, and Commercial Departments.
- Managing legal matters by offering expert advice, preparing, and reviewing contracts and other legal documentation.
- Keeping the General Counsel fully informed of significant legal or compliance issues arising from ongoing work.
- Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing corporate, sponsorship, software-related, and other commercial agreements, including hotel management and operational contracts.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating Hotel Management Agreements (HMAs), property leases, and associated documentation.
- Supporting the legal team in managing agreements related to the acquisition or divestment of hotels, including purchase and sale agreements.
- Preparing, renewing, and assigning MLR Agreements, leases, HMAs, and franchise agreements as required.
- Providing expert advice on General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance and privacy legislation.
