Hotel & Hospitality Lawyer | 5+ Years' PQE | Riyadh

Role Overview

Our client is a major Saudi-based developer with one of the most significant hospitality pipelines in the Kingdom, encompassing a large number of hotel transactions with leading international brands across a long-term mixed-use masterplan. They are seeking a Hospitality Lawyer to join their in-house legal team in Riyadh and support the growing volume of hotel and leisure-related legal work. This role is open exclusively to Saudi Nationals.

Key Responsibilities

Draft, review and negotiate hotel management agreements, franchise agreements and branded residence documentation across a portfolio of transactions with major international operators
Advise on the legal aspects of hospitality development including operator selection, pre-opening arrangements and operational handover
Support joint venture and investment structures relating to hospitality and leisure assets
Conduct due diligence on hotel operators, brand partners and associated land and development arrangements
Advise on Saudi licensing, tourism regulations and compliance requirements relevant to hospitality operations
Work closely with the Real Estate and Construction legal teams to provide integrated legal support across the project
Liaise with external counsel on specialist hospitality matters and manage legal spend effectively

Candidate Profile

A Saudi National with a law degree from a recognised institution
Qualified with 5+ years' post-qualification experience, with meaningful exposure to hospitality, real estate or corporate transactional work
Experienced in or familiar with hotel management agreements and the commercial dynamics of owner-operator relationships
Bringing a blend of private practice and in-house experience, or strong in-house experience within a developer, operator or hospitality group
Commercially aware with a genuine interest in the hospitality sector and the confidence to engage directly with international brand partners
A strong communicator, comfortable working in a fast-paced development environment alongside senior colleagues
Fluent in Arabic and English

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