Legal Counsel (Hospitality & Real Estate Transactions)

About the role

A globally recognised hospitality organisation with a portfolio of premium brands across hotels, resorts, branded residences and wellness, present in more than 20 countries, is looking for a commercially minded Legal Counsel in Singapore. The role supports the growth and operation of the group and offers exposure to complex hotel, franchise, branded residences and corporate transactions across multiple markets, working closely with senior business stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements covering hotel management, franchise, branded residences and technical services contracts.
• Advise business and development teams on legal, commercial and operational risks of new transactions and existing owner relationships.
• Support the full lifecycle of hospitality projects, from deal structuring and contract execution through to operations, renewals, restructurings and exits.
• Provide legal guidance on real estate, financing and asset matters involving investors, lenders and property owners.
• Assist in managing disputes and claims, coordinating with external legal advisers where needed.
• Contribute to corporate projects, strategic investments, business restructuring and transactional due diligence.
• Develop and improve legal templates, policies, contracting processes and compliance frameworks.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in a recognised common law jurisdiction.
• Over 6 years of post-qualification experience in a reputable law firm and/or in-house environment.
• Strong background in commercial transactions, contract drafting and negotiation.
• Exposure to hospitality, real estate, projects, infrastructure, franchising or related sectors.
• Experience advising stakeholders on legal risk, commercial strategy and transaction structuring.
• Ability to manage multiple cross-border matters and coordinate legal input across jurisdictions.

Required skills

• Commercially astute, pragmatic and able to balance legal considerations with business objectives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced international environment.

What we offer

• Broad exposure to high-value regional and global transactions and close collaboration with senior business leaders.
• Opportunity to develop specialist expertise in hotel management, franchise and branded residences structures.
• Collaborative culture, investment in professional development, internal mobility and career progression prospects.