Senior Manager & Counsel, Operations – South Asia

This is an in-house attorney position providing legal support in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh)
to hotels operated by Hilton as well as business partners in Operations;
to business partners in various departments (including development, operations and finance) in relation to hotel estate retention, amendment, interpretation, and owner relations matters; and
generally, to support the Company’s wider business affairs in South Asia, including compliance with laws, deployment and implementation of Hilton policies and procedures, and other general legal support.
WHY YOU’LL BE A GREAT FIT
You have these minimum qualifications:
Law degree from a common law jurisdiction
Called to the bar in a common law jurisdiction
3-5 years of post-qualification experience in private practice and/or an in-house legal role.
Strong foundation in corporate and commercial law, with knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks and exposure to multi-jurisdictional matters in South Asia.
Proven experience drafting, negotiating, and managing complex commercial transactions and contracts.
High standards of professional ethics, integrity, judgment, and regulatory compliance.
Fluent in spoken and written English, with flexibility to collaborate across global time zones.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
It would be useful if you have:
Prior exposure to hospitality or hotel operations legal work
Post-qualification experience in a law firm with some prior in-house legal experience
exposure to legal frameworks in multiple jurisdictions
“Generalist” with experience in general corporate and commercial law
Transaction management experience including negotiating documents to conclusion
Experience working for or advising MNCs
Experience in managing a pool of very demanding clients
Strong commercial awareness
Good management skills in a multicultural, decentralized environment
Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Ability to work irregular hours to accommodate global time differences
Excellent interpersonal skills
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