Director - Legal

About the role

Dubai Holding Hospitality is seeking a seasoned legal professional to lead its legal function for the Jumeirah group. The Director – Legal will provide strategic counsel to senior management, ensuring compliance across a portfolio of luxury hotels, resorts, and real‑estate projects.

Key responsibilities

• Advise senior leadership on legal issues affecting the Jumeirah group and interpret relevant laws and regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including vendor agreements, partnerships, and client contracts.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates and support real‑estate transactions such as acquisitions, disposals, and developments.
• Monitor legislative changes in the Middle East and Asia that impact hospitality operations.
• Oversee litigation, dispute resolution, and coordinate with external counsel when required.
• Manage intellectual property matters, including trademarks, copyrights, and licensing agreements.
• Lead corporate governance activities, board meetings, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identify legal risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Required profile

• Minimum 8‑10 years of post‑qualification legal experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Senior in‑house legal role within an international luxury hospitality or multinational blue‑chip organization.
• Proven ability to advise senior management on complex, cross‑border legal matters.
• Strong understanding of legal differences across Middle East and Asian jurisdictions.
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Required skills