- Full-Time
- Permanent
- Legal
- ACCOR
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Sydney, Australia
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REF3942V
Legal Counsel
Region
MEA SPAC
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Accor is a world leader in the hotel industry, present in 110 countries, with more than 5,500 hotels and 10,000 restaurants and bars. The group deploys an integrated hotel ecosystem that is among the most diversified in the sector, notably associating luxury and high-end brands, mid-range and economic offers, exclusive lifestyle concepts, venues for shows and entertainment, clubs, restaurants and bars, private residences, shared accommodation, concierge services and co-working spaces. Accor has a portfolio of incomparable brands, led by more than 300,000 employees around the world.
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Legal Counsel to join our team in Sydney. You will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to all areas of the business with a focus on development, franchise and operations under the guidance of senior lawyers and reporting to Senior Legal Counsel. This position provides astute legal advice with a focus on franchise law, development and regulatory compliance.
This role will be based in Sydney in the Accor Corporate Office.
Getting to know the role and your responsibilities
- Providing legal advice and support to all areas of the business with a particular focus on the franchise, development, commercial and regulatory compliance teams
- Preparing, reviewing, negotiating and drafting amendments to commercial agreements, franchise and development agreements, term sheets and associated documentation
- Assisting the business in its compliance with legal requirements in particular with respect to the franchising code, data privacy and consumer law
- Review of marketing materials, provide advice on competition and consumer laws
- Preparation of standard form agreements, precedents and policies for all areas of the business
- Provide ongoing in-house legal compliance training and information updates to the business
- Providing assistance to senior lawyers on project work, training programs and other matters as and when required
- Assisting to establish and maintain new and effective processes
What we need from you
- 4 - 5 years PQE
- Experience in a top tier or mid-tier law firm would be highly regarded
- Prior experience in franchising would be highly regarded
- Although no specific prior knowledge is required for this role, the candidate must be keen to learn and develop skills in a variety of legal areas impacting the business
- Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience in the areas of commercial and contract law
- Knowledge of Competition and Consumer Laws
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
- An ability to understand and navigate complex stakeholder environments
- Strong personal integrity
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with all levels of the business
- A relevant tertiary qualification with current practicing certificate for New South Wales or ability to practice in New South Wales.
Suitably experienced and qualified applicants who currently have full working rights in Australia will only be considered.
Candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the advertisement. Accor reserves the right to close applications for the position prior to the advertised date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
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Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.
When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.
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