Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Pro-invest Careers Full time

About Pro-invest Group

Grow your career and broaden your professional development with hospitality exposure across a diverse portfolio of leading hotels at Pro-invest Group. Founded in 2010, Pro-invest Group is a global asset management and investment firm, partnering with the world's most recognised hotel brands including IHG, Accor, Holiday Inn Express, voco, Hotel Indigo, Kimpton, Sebel, Vista Hospitality Group and our Australian joint venture with Next Story Group and Hilton.

Benefits

  • Make your mark in a global company at a time of growth, yes we're looking for professionals to succession plan
  • Work across multiple brands within Pro-invest Hotels and Vista Hospitality Group (26 Hotels across Australia and New Zealand)
  • Access to global accommodation and dining discounts from day 1 from the brands mentioned above
  • Fantastic International colleague accommodation and F&B discounts throughout IHG Hotels (Worldwide)

About Us:

Pro-invest Group and Vista Hospitality Group are leading players in the hospitality and asset management industry across the Asia-Pacific region. Committed to excellence, innovation, and responsible business practices, we are dedicated to delivering sustainable growth and returns to our investors and shareholders.

Role Overview:

As a Legal Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in our Legal, Compliance, and Governance team, safeguarding the legal and commercial interests of our Group across various Asia-Pacific jurisdictions. You will provide expert legal advice, draft contracts, manage compliance and governance functions, and contribute to shaping and executing our strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities:

  • Negotiate and draft changes to standard form contracts, as well as draft new forms of contracts.
  • Assist in major transactions and investments, including due diligence, negotiations, and approvals.
  • Provide legal advice across multiple areas including hotels, construction, property, financial services, employment, and corporate law.
  • Manage compliance, governance, and regulatory issues affecting our funds, asset management accounts, commercial real estate, hotels, and development businesses.
  • Handle litigation matters and advise on claims, including those concerning customers/guests, suppliers, investors, and regulators.
  • Liaise with external counsel and/or manage the legal aspects of debt finance.
  • Conduct training and development programs to foster a culture of compliance within the organization.
  • Assist in preparing legal, governance, and compliance reports for various boards and committees.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory obligations across relevant jurisdictions.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent; additional qualifications such as a Master's in Law or relevant certifications preferred.
  • Admitted to practice law in one or more Asia-Pacific jurisdictions.
  • Minimum of 4-5 pre-qualified years' experience in a legal role within the hospitality, asset management, or real estate industry.
  • Strong understanding of contract law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance.
  • Experience in negotiating and drafting a variety of commercial agreements.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsible Business:

  • Ensure compliance with security and safety standards, including cyber/technology security measures.
  • Adhere to company policies concerning consumer and competition laws, bribery regulations, and data privacy.
  • Champion hazard identification, risk evaluation, and implementation of control measures.
  • Maintain exemplary standards of behavior and appearance in accordance with company's code of conduct.
  • Implement financial control procedures and ensure compliance with government regulations.
  • Promote alignment between corporate priorities and responsible business goals.
  • Demonstrate awareness of WH&S policies and procedures, ensuring adherence across the department.
  • Develop community awareness and involvement in outreach efforts.
  • Enforce adherence to legal guidelines, compliance protocols, and in-house policies.
  • Carry out other duties as required to achieve company objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company and a group of hotels that are looking to redefine service excellence by ensuring the guest experience is at the heart of all we do. We strongly believe in developing our own colleagues and promoting from within, so the opportunities are boundless for those that are passionate and deliver. If you are ready to be part of this growing group, then we would love to hear from you

At Pro-invest Group, we invite applicants from all backgrounds within the communities we operate. We are looking for individuals who seek to contribute to and celebrate our values of Trust, Transparency, Integrity, and Commitment.


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