25 Mar 2026
jrsw
Head of Legal and Compliance
Mumbai
8-10 Years
risk management
Job Description
Role ; Head of Legal and Compliance
Qualification : LLM
Experience : 8 to 10 years
Location : Mumbai
Job Description :
Legal & Contract Management:
• Evaluate, and negotiate key hospitality agreements including HMAs, franchise agreements, technical service agreements, leases, procurement contracts, and consulting contracts.
• Review contracts related to procurement, operational design, development, and business development initiatives.
• Ensure commercial alignment and risk mitigation in all agreements.
• Maintain an updated repository of contracts, renewals, amendments, and key obligations
Compliance & Governance:
• Ensure compliance with hospitality regulations, licensing, statutory requirements, and internal governance standards.
• Monitor compliance obligations under hotel management agreements and commercial contracts.
• Partner with finance, audit, and risk teams to implement governance controls and compliance reporting.
Commercial Optimization & Strategic Advisory:
• Provide legal and commercial support to asset management teams for operator performance reviews, financial governance, and commercial renegotiations.
• Support business development activities including new projects, feasibility studies, acquisitions, and partnerships.
• Offer insights on legal implications of commercial and operational decisions.
Stakeholder & Operator Management:
• Serve as the primary legal interface with hotel operators, brand partners, vendors, and consultants.
• Lead negotiations to secure favorable terms while safeguarding the Group’s strategic and financial interests. • Support resolution of legal and commercial disputes when required.
Risk Management:
• Identify and mitigate legal, commercial, and operational risks across hospitality assets.
• Provide proactive legal counsel to avoid disputes and ensure smooth business operations.
• Guide teams on compliance gaps and corrective actions.
Qualifications
Qualification : LLM
Experience : 8 to 10 years
Location : Mumbai
Job Description :
Legal & Contract Management:
• Evaluate, and negotiate key hospitality agreements including HMAs, franchise agreements, technical service agreements, leases, procurement contracts, and consulting contracts.
• Review contracts related to procurement, operational design, development, and business development initiatives.
• Ensure commercial alignment and risk mitigation in all agreements.
• Maintain an updated repository of contracts, renewals, amendments, and key obligations
Compliance & Governance:
• Ensure compliance with hospitality regulations, licensing, statutory requirements, and internal governance standards.
• Monitor compliance obligations under hotel management agreements and commercial contracts.
• Partner with finance, audit, and risk teams to implement governance controls and compliance reporting.
Commercial Optimization & Strategic Advisory:
• Provide legal and commercial support to asset management teams for operator performance reviews, financial governance, and commercial renegotiations.
• Support business development activities including new projects, feasibility studies, acquisitions, and partnerships.
• Offer insights on legal implications of commercial and operational decisions.
Stakeholder & Operator Management:
• Serve as the primary legal interface with hotel operators, brand partners, vendors, and consultants.
• Lead negotiations to secure favorable terms while safeguarding the Group’s strategic and financial interests. • Support resolution of legal and commercial disputes when required.
Risk Management:
• Identify and mitigate legal, commercial, and operational risks across hospitality assets.
• Provide proactive legal counsel to avoid disputes and ensure smooth business operations.
• Guide teams on compliance gaps and corrective actions.
Qualifications