Description
Orient Express, a legendary brand, is part of the Accor Group, representing ultra-luxury hospitality. The brand is experiencing rebirth and expansion.
The Legal Director – Orient Express Sailing Yachts will oversee legal, regulatory, and corporate governance aspects related to the design, construction, operation, and commercialization of the Orient Express Sailing Yachts.
Main Purpose of the Role The successful candidate will safeguard the company’s assets, reputation, and operations by managing legal risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Maintain standards across commercial law, IP protection, consumer protection, tourism law, and local operational regulations.
- Contract Management: Structure, draft, and negotiate procurement agreements, charter agreements, and other contracts; manage contract lifecycles and pre-litigation issues.
- Corporate Secretariat & Governance: Act as Corporate Secretary of the Board of Directors, organize board meetings, and prepare agendas.
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Direct and manage pre-litigation claims, active litigation, arbitrations, and regulatory disputes.
- External Relations & Stakeholder: Manage relationships with external legal counsels, regulatory agencies, and government/public bodies.
- Operational Excellence & Team Leadership: Refine internal legal processes, lead the Legal Manager, and monitor external legal spendings.
Reporting Line & Team Structure The Legal Director reports directly to a member of the Executive Committee and has direct supervisory responsibility over the Legal Manager.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Corporate or International Business Law.
- 5-10 years of post-qualification legal experience, preferably in a top-tier international law firm and an in-house legal department.
- Professional fluency in English and French.
- Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and leadership skills.
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