General Counsel

Job Description

An Exhilarating Opportunity

Are You Ready for a Daring Challenge with The World’s Hottest Luxury Hotel Group? Disruptive by Design, FIVE Hotels and Resorts is Redefining ‘FIVE\-Star’ Hospitality and Setting the Gold Standard across the Industry.

Join the FIVE Tribe \- and Get Ready to Make Waves.

The Candidate

A Driven Self\-Starter, you have Excellent Communication, Leadership and Organisational Skills. As an Astute Creative and Critical Thinker, you can Conceptualise and Implement Innovative Solutions in a Fast\-Paced Environment. Not even the Smallest Detail Escapes Your Keen Eye and You Execute Tasks Proactively with Precision and Finesse. A ‘Can\-Do!’ Attitude Coupled with An Inherent Flair for Taking Ownership Makes You a Highly Motivated Go\-Getter.

Your Outgoing and Approachable Nature enables you to Seamlessly Connect with other ‘FIVERs’ and key Stakeholders, ensuring that Their and Your Journey at FIVE is nothing short of Sensational. Joining our Executive Office Team as a General Counsel will Empower you to deliver Exceptional Experiences across our award\-winning Lifestyle Destinations. Jump on Board and Unlock your Potential in a Buzzing Environment that will take your Career to New Heights!

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum of 05 years of experience in Corporate Law, with strong experience in managing complex corporate legal matters.
• Possesses in\-depth expertise in Common Law and UAE Civil Law, with the ability to navigate complex legal landscapes at a ‘FIVE\-Star’ standard.
• Demonstrates proven mastery in Contract Management, Trademark Law, and Regulatory Compliance, ensuring precision across every transaction.
• Brings a professional background from Top\-Tier International Law Firms and Corporate Legal Departments, reflecting premium experience and a global perspective.
• Applies comprehensive knowledge of Corporate, Real Estate, Finance, and Banking Law to support bold Growth Strategies and Visionary Projects.
• Leads with a Strong and Confident personality, capable of managing pressure while inspiring teams and driving complex initiatives forward.
• Exudes a winning attitude and enthusiasm, embracing every responsibility requested by Management.
• Adapts with Flexibility and Resilience, managing multiple priorities and extended hours when needed to deliver Disruptive results and safeguard FIVE’s standards of excellence.
• Impeccable communication skills, both verbal and written, with fluency in English and Arabic mandatory (Additional languages are a Plus).
• ‘FIVE\-Styled’ Visionary thinking by finding creative solutions, while taking Ownership for all duties and tasks assigned.
• Tech\-Savvy and digitally confident, with strong knowledge of AI\-powered tools such as Claude and other emerging technologies, and the ability to leverage these tools to enhance legal research, drafting, document review, and overall productivity.
• Thrives as a collaborative Team Player and People\-Oriented Leader, passionate about motivating, mentoring, and training fellow ‘FIVERs’ to deliver ‘FIVE\-Styled’ excellence.

A hands\-on attitude, fuelled by a ‘Can\-Do!’

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Key Responsibilities

• Manages all Local and International legal matters, ensuring Curated oversight of cases and Flawless execution of documentation.
• Coordinates and supervises external counsel, reviewing submissions and court filings to Safeguard FIVE’s premium Legal Standards.
• Oversees all Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Portal activities, managing Submissions and Confirmations with precision.
• Takes Full Responsibility for Trademark (TM) issuance, renewals, and compliance through the TM Portal, protecting FIVE’s visionary Brand Identity.
• Handles quarterly legal confirmations and regulatory filings, ensuring Top\-Notch compliance with all Relevant Authorities.
• Drafts, reviews, and secures app