Radisson Hotel Group is one of the world's largest hotel groups with ten distinctive hotel brands, and more than 1,500 hotels in operation and under development in 95+ countries. The Group’s overarching brand promise is Every Moment Matters with a signature Yes I Can! service ethos.
People are at the core of our business success and future. Our people are true Moment Makers and together we bring the culture, spirit, environment and opportunities that empower you to be your best, every day, everywhere, every time. Together, we make Every Moment Matter.
This
role supports primarily supports Radisson Hotel Group’s hotel and corporate operations,
with a primary focus on the European region and global involvement in selected
projects and corporate functions. The position is responsible for independently
managing hotel-related contracts, providing legal support to corporate
entities, and advising European operational teams on a wide range of legal
matters in line with company policies. Additional responsibilities include drafting
and negotiations of hotel agreements (management & franchise agreements) handling
contract terminations, litigation, owner relations, and other legal operations,
while ensuring compliance with global standards and best practices. The role
also requires close coordination with international legal teams as well as the
provision of strategic legal advice to advance RHG’s global objectives and
long-term growth.
Roles/Responsibilities
* Independently draft, review,
negotiate, and provide guidance on new hotel agreements, amendments,
notices, letters, and related documents at the corporate, regional, and hotel
levels, ensuring full compliance with company policies and standards, while reporting
any significant deviations to the Radisson Hotel Group, leadership teams for
approval. The role also oversees the contract repository by ensuring the
accurate uploading, updating, and maintenance of contractual details,
amendments, and owner/licensee information, while tracking contract statuses,
including construction milestones and expiration dates.
* Independently support the European
regional teams by providing legal advice, collaborating on projects, and
guiding operational and commercial teams at both regional and central levels,
ensuring alignment with company standards and policies. This includes
advising and assisting on initiatives led by the regional commercial
departments, supporting debt recovery processes in coordination with
Operations and Finance, preparing and issuing legal or breach notices in line
with agreed approaches, and assisting Operations in reaching settlements with
owners.
* Conduct legal research and, where
appropriate, seek and evaluate advice from local attorneys specializing in
relevant industries or fields. Manage and coordinate external counsel as
needed, particularly in relation to potential disputes, tax matters, and
other operational issues.
* Contribute to the
development, implementation, and maintenance of legal policies, templates,
procedures, and best practices, ensuring they are clearly understood and
consistently applied across relevant departments. Actively participate in the
organization’s legal transformation initiatives to drive efficiency and
continuous improvement.
* Support corporate matters for subsidiaries
and local branches, including the establishment or liquidation of entities,
coordination of board and shareholder meetings, and drafting of resolutions
or powers of attorney as needed. Manage corporate secretarial relationships
and ensure statutory compliance, including required filings in accordance
with company policies and local legal requirements.
* Coordinate
with the RHG global Legal department as required, particularly on regulatory
compliance matters including privacy, competition law, international trade
regulations, and trademark rights and registrations.
* Additional support may be required based
on the company’s needs.
Competencies & skills requirements
* Fluency in English language, Knowledge of other European
languages is advantageous
* Entitled to work in the European Union
* You are digitally savvy
* You dare to challenge the status quo and feel the need
to improve yourself and everything around you... again, and again.
* You
are proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working both independently and
collaboratively, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.
* You
are hardworking, detail-oriented, and organized, with the ability to take
initiative, manage tasks independently, and effectively coordinate with other
departments
* You love a high tempo dynamic and people driven
Job requirements and qualification:
Minimum education: Master
of law (JD or LLM) from a reputable university.
Minimum experience: 3+ years of relevant experience in the
Legal Department of a major international company
Language skills: Very good command of written and
spoken English, knowledge of other languages is a plus
The description of functions is merely indicative and not exhaustive. Accordingly, the employee shall perform any other duties inherent to the labour position and their professional group, in accordance with the company's directives.