Senior Manager, Legal, South Asia

Senior Manager, Legal, South Asia , supports the regional growth of Radisson Hotel Group in South Asia and protect its legal interests by

Overseeing and facilitating the development and administration of management, franchise, operating and other contracts and agreements and

Managing and resolving legal issues arising operationally, as appropriate and consistent with company policies.

Key roles and responsibilities :

Draft, review, negotiate and advise other teams (when necessary) on hotel management contracts, franchise contracts, employment contracts, sales and marketing contracts and various contracts with business partners and service providers

Assist the team during negotiations and in review of hotel agreements.

Ensure that contracts adhere to company’s policies and standards and report material deviations for approval by reporting Manager.

Obtain and evaluate legal advice and counsel from local attorneys who are expert in hotel development and management contract issues

Assist in implementing policies, procedures and business practices and ensure understanding and compliance by relevant departments

Assist in handling corporate secretary and regulatory matters of subsidiaries and affiliates registered in India

Drafting and review of various of default notices, reply to legal notices, vendor agreements etc.

Assist in ensuring legal and insurance compliance for the portfolio.

Coordinate contract database process to ensure accurate and timely tracking of key contract terms, conditions, changes, timelines, and owner information

Assist in coordinating response and settlement of legal disputes (e.g. debt recovery, breach of contract) including, when appropriate, the selection and supervision of external counsel.

Coordinate legal action with external counsel under the supervision and guidance of supervisor including for handling various litigations and IP related matters.

Applying legal leverage to assist in the collection of accounts receivables

Other miscellaneous work as assigned by supervisor.

Must, at all times, work in a safe and harassment free manner with respect to all other Radisson colleagues

Competencies & skills requirements

Bachelor of law from reputable Indian university

Law firm candidate will be preferred

Admitted to practice in India

5-6 years of experience in corporate and commercial law.

Hotel industry related legal experience an advantage.

Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Strong legal drafting skills.

Corporate secretarial knowledge and experience is an added advantage