Highly Skilled Senior Legal Expert

1 month ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Minor Hotels Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to join our dynamic in-house legal team at Minor Hotels. 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.

The successful candidate will work closely with the General Counsel to shape legal strategy, mentor the legal team, and handle complex legal matters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive legal advice, recommendations, and support to key internal stakeholders, including the Owners Department, Property Division, Leadership Team, Executive Committee, General Counsel, and Commercial Departments.
  • Manage legal matters by offering expert advice, preparing, and reviewing contracts and other legal documentation.
  • Keep the General Counsel fully informed of significant legal or compliance issues arising from ongoing work.
  • Draft, negotiate, and review corporate, sponsorship, software-related, and other commercial agreements, including hotel management and operational contracts.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate Hotel Management Agreements (HMAs), property leases, and associated documentation.
  • Support the legal team in managing agreements related to the acquisition or divestment of hotels, including purchase and sale agreements.
  • Prepare, renew, and assign MLR Agreements, leases, HMAs, and franchise agreements as required.
  • Provide expert advice on General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance and privacy legislation.

To be successful in this role, you will require:

Qualifications and Skills
  • Tertiary qualification in Law or Law/Commerce.
  • Admission to practice as a solicitor in Queensland.
  • At least 10 years of post-admission experience, with demonstrated expertise in Property Law or Hotel Law highly regarded.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with executives, managers, staff, external counsel, and regulatory bodies in a professional and collaborative manner.
  • High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and exceptional phone and computer skills.
  • Excellent planning and organizational abilities to manage competing priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines with a sense of urgency.
  • A career-driven mindset with a commitment to professional growth and a strong team-oriented approach.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Legal Counsel to advance their career with a global hotel group. The estimated annual salary range for this position is $180,000 - $220,000 depending on experience.


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