700 General Counsel jobs in the United Kingdom
General Counsel
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The Arora Group is a successful soley UK-focused private group of companies, which leverages synergies across its specialist property, construction and hotel divisions to its strategic advantage.
The role will suit an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to step up into General Counsel opportunity and it is fully office based role in Heathrow Airport Area (5 days) .
We have great opportunity for experienced Senior Legal Counsel to be part of our successful growth story. Bring us your passion and ambition and we will support you to achieve your goals and give you the rewards and benefits you deserve. We are looking for a General Counsel to oversee the legal aspects of our business. You will be able to take a strategic view of our exposure to risk and give necessary advice to mitigate it within our multi-faceted and expanding business. You will give legal advice and support to management about all relevant issues.
For more information on the Group please visit our website
Duties & Responsibilities
- Give accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (commercial agreements, dispute resolution, corporate finance and corpoerate commercial etc.).
- Oversee from a project management perspective all complex legal transactions to ensure appropriate input from all company stakeholders and specialists.
- Be instrumental in leading risk management strategy within the company.
- Ensure compliance matters adhered to.
- Assume responsibility for Company Secretarial duties.
- Draft and solidify agreements, contracts, and other legal documents where appropriate.
- Manage external counsel and other related consultants to ensure that the company receives best value for money.
- Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to all who require it in the company.
- Maintain current knowledge of alterations or developments in legislation.
Skills & Experience
- Legal Qualification – Qualified UK solicitor with minimum 10 years PQE experience (will consider other PQE levels and qualified lawyers from other common law jurisdictions with eligibility to sit QLT)
- Excellent knowledge of corporate law with particular emphasis on corporate finance, dispute resolution and contracts .
- Methodical approach with an attention to detail
- Strong commercial outlook and pragmatic approach to legal practice
- Solid training from a reputable law firm and/or business
- Proven experience as a legal counsel in a fast paced business environment.
- High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
- Sound judgement and ability to analyse situations and information.
- Able to work on multiple and diverse projects at the same time.
- Excellent communications skills.
- Likely to have circa 8 year experience within a small to medium national law firm prior to moving into business
Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.
General Counsel - SaaS
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We are partnering with a private equity-backed UK-based SaaS scale-up seeking an experienced General Counsel to join their senior leadership team. Reporting to the CFO, you will act as the chief legal advisor, providing strategic guidance on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters to support the company’s ambitious growth plans.
About the Role
As General Counsel, you will manage legal risks, ensure compliance, and drive strategic objectives. Collaborating with the Board and senior leadership, you will provide expertise in commercial contracts, corporate governance, and data protection. This role demands a commercially astute legal professional from a fast-paced SaaS scale-up environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic legal advice to senior leadership and the Board.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including SaaS, licensing, and partnership agreements.
- Lead a team of three, implementing processes for hiring, performance management, and development.
- Oversee corporate governance, M&A activities, and due diligence processes.
- Manage relationships with external counsel and legal budgets.
- Monitor regulatory and legal trends in the technology sector.
- Handle disputes, litigation, or regulatory investigations.
- Deliver legal training to internal stakeholders.
About You
- Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with 10+ years of post-qualification experience.
- Trained in a Commercial/TMT team at a top-tier law firm, with at least five years of in-house experience in a technology company.
- Strong experience dealing with high value enterprise SaaS deals.
- Proven experience in a technology scale-up environment.
- Skilled in negotiating with enterprise clients.
- Experience with M&A transactions and private equity investors.
- Knowledge of cross-border legal considerations is advantageous.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to prioritise and thrive in a high-growth environment.
- Any experience dealing with Financial Services clients would be a plus.
This is a competitive process, so please apply only if your experience aligns with the criteria above.
Please note that PQE/salary levels are used as a guide. We welcome applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills required to fulfil this role. Your personal information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
If this opportunity interests you, please apply directly or contact Albert Toms at Applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
General Counsel - SaaS
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We are partnering with a private equity-backed UK-based SaaS scale-up seeking an experienced General Counsel to join their senior leadership team. Reporting to the CFO, you will act as the chief legal advisor, providing strategic guidance on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters to support the company’s ambitious growth plans.
About the Role
As General Counsel, you will manage legal risks, ensure compliance, and drive strategic objectives. Collaborating with the Board and senior leadership, you will provide expertise in commercial contracts, corporate governance, and data protection. This role demands a commercially astute legal professional from a fast-paced SaaS scale-up environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic legal advice to senior leadership and the Board.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including SaaS, licensing, and partnership agreements.
- Lead a team of three, implementing processes for hiring, performance management, and development.
- Oversee corporate governance, M&A activities, and due diligence processes.
- Manage relationships with external counsel and legal budgets.
- Monitor regulatory and legal trends in the technology sector.
- Handle disputes, litigation, or regulatory investigations.
- Deliver legal training to internal stakeholders.
About You
- Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with 10+ years of post-qualification experience.
- Trained in a Commercial/TMT team at a top-tier law firm, with at least five years of in-house experience in a technology company.
- Strong experience dealing with high value enterprise SaaS deals.
- Proven experience in a technology scale-up environment.
- Skilled in negotiating with enterprise clients.
- Experience with M&A transactions and private equity investors.
- Knowledge of cross-border legal considerations is advantageous.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to prioritise and thrive in a high-growth environment.
- Any experience dealing with Financial Services clients would be a plus.
This is a competitive process, so please apply only if your experience aligns with the criteria above.
Please note that PQE/salary levels are used as a guide. We welcome applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills required to fulfil this role. Your personal information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
If this opportunity interests you, please apply directly or contact Albert Toms at Applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
Deputy General Counsel
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Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America's Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies
Certified as a Great Place to Work®
Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
Deputy General Counsel
**We are seeking a strategic and accomplished Dept. General Counsel Leader to oversee and elevate our legal operations across our international markets.**
An exceptional opportunity has emerged for a seasoned legal executive with deep expertise in corporate, commercial, and regulatory law to lead Sedgwick's legal function for our international business. This role is central to ensuring legal integrity, operational excellence, and strategic alignment across our global footprint.
As a senior member of the legal leadership team, you will be responsible for delivering high-impact legal counsel, managing complex legal risks, and driving continuous improvement in legal operations. You will serve as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, guiding critical decisions and enabling sustainable growth.
You will lead a high-performing legal team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation. Your remit will span governance, compliance, litigation, transactions, and regulatory affairs, with a strong emphasis on cross-border operations and strategic partnerships.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Provide strategic leadership for all legal operations across international jurisdictions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
+ Serve as principal legal advisor to senior executives, offering commercially pragmatic counsel on high-stakes matters.
+ Oversee relationships with external counsel, ensuring cost-effective, high-quality legal support and optimal resource allocation.
+ Lead and develop a team of legal professionals, driving performance, engagement, and professional growth.
+ Ensure robust compliance within international legal frameworks, including corporate governance, insurance regulation, data privacy, and employment law.
+ Deliver insightful legal reporting and risk analysis to executive stakeholders and board members.
+ Champion legal innovation through process optimization, technology adoption, and strategic transformation initiatives.
+ Oversee legal aspects of corporate transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
+ Lead legal input into regulatory audits, board governance, and compliance reviews.
+ Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, data protection, and ethical conduct across all legal activities.
**Candidate Profile**
**Legal Expertise**
Extensive post-qualification experience in corporate legal environments, ideally within insurance, financial services, or global consultancy sectors. Proven track record in managing complex legal portfolios and advising on regulatory, transactional, and governance matters.
**Leadership & Influence**
Demonstrated success in leading legal teams across multiple jurisdictions. Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders and board-level decision-making.
**Strategic Acumen**
Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to anticipate legal risks and align legal strategy with business priorities.
**Technical & Regulatory Knowledge**
Deep understanding of UK and international legal frameworks, including FCA, CBI, ASIC regulations, GDPR, and cross-border commercial law.
**Communication & Collaboration**
Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable insights for diverse audiences. Skilled in building cross-functional relationships across HR, Finance, Risk, and Operations.
**Operational Excellence**
Experience in legal technology implementation, contract lifecycle management, and legal spend optimization. Strong project management capabilities and a commitment to continuous improvement.
**What We Offer**
**Remuneration & Recognition**
+ Competitive executive compensation package
+ Self-Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)
+ 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
+ Flexible working arrangements
**Health & Wellbeing**
+ Comprehensive private healthcare (including pre-existing conditions)
+ Life assurance and income protection
+ Employee assistance programme and wellbeing resources
**Additional Benefits**
+ Voluntary benefits including dental cover, cycle to work scheme, and season ticket loan
+ Discounts on a wide range of products and services
+ Access to Sedgwick University - our industry-leading learning and development platform
**Join Us in Shaping the Future of Risk and Legal Excellence**
At Sedgwick, you'll be part of a global community dedicated to protecting people and businesses. You'll contribute to resolving millions of claims annually and play a pivotal role in shaping the legal and regulatory landscape of tomorrow.
We are proud to foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind.
**Next Steps**
If you believe your experience and leadership align with this opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Whether you're a seasoned legal executive or returning to the workforce, we value diverse perspectives and career journeys.
Following the closing date, shortlisted candidates may be invited to participate in interviews, which may be conducted virtually or in person.
#LI-hybrid
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
**Sedgwick is the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company's expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see** **sedgwick.com**
Group General Counsel - FMCG
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Group General Counsel | FMCG | Global Role
We’re partnering with a global FMCG brand to appoint a Group General Counsel .
This is a prestigious leadership opportunity, setting legal strategy across a dynamic, international business with significant momentum. The scope includes risk, governance, complex M&A, regulatory oversight, and board advisory.
Success in this role requires more than technical excellence. You’ll need the gravitas and EQ to engage and influence at the highest level , navigating complex stakeholder environments with confidence, diplomacy and adaptability. The ability to impact without disruption is key.
We’re looking for a senior legal leader with:
- Broad corporate/commercial experience across multiple jurisdictions
- Board-facing credibility and team leadership
- Background in premium brands, FMCG, or global consumer markets
UK-based with international reach.
- If you’re ready for a top-table role with true global impact we’d love to hear from you.
If you are an experienced Group GC with great breadth and depth of experience in the FMCG arena please contact Dominic with your CV -
Managing VP and Assistant General Counsel
Posted 16 days ago
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**Job Number** 25129028
**Job Category** Legal
**Location** Europe Office - London, Barnard's Inn 86 Fetter Lane, London, London, United Kingdom, EC4A 1ENVIEW ON MAP (
**Schedule** Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management
**Position Summary**
This leadership role, based in London, reports to the Chief Legal Counsel, EMEA and is responsible for managing legal work related to development and affiliation transactions across Europe and parts of Africa. The position leads efforts to enhance efficiency in development legal processes across EMEA, including:
Agreements for owned, leased, managed, franchised development and pipeline transactions
Loans, guarantees, joint ventures, and Marriott capital investment transactions
Disclosure documents, due diligence, and regulatory filings
Adjacent and related legal matters
The Managing Vice President and Assistant General Counsel will develop strategy and provide legal support to EMEA Development and Development Asset Management teams, supervise attorneys within the practice group, and indirectly oversee Managers of Legal Services and Administrative Assistants. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage complex legal transactions and workstreams.
**Scope**
Location: London, UK
Language Requirements: Fluent in English (spoken and written); proficiency in one or more additional languages commonly spoken across the region is a strong advantage.
Travel: Business travel across the EMEA region
**Key Responsibilities**
Lead and manage legal support for development and affiliation transactions
Allocate responsibilities across the legal team and supervise attorneys and support staff
Formulate policies and process improvements for development legal work
Ensure timely and appropriate legal support for transactions and projects
Maintain and update form documents and contract templates
Participate in and prepare for HDC and related committee meetings
Negotiate and draft complex agreements and contract provisions
Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to legal team members
Manage talent development, performance evaluations, and address performance concerns
Select and oversee outside counsel in coordination with the Chief Legal Counsel
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and discipline leaders
Provide strategic legal advice and ensure alignment with Marriottu2019s objectives
Navigate complex legal issues and make sound judgment calls
Champion process improvements and legal best practices
**Candidate Profile**
**Education & Experience**
JD / Law degree and admission to the bar in the UK (EU and US qualifications considered)
12+ years of legal experience with complex transactions
Proven leadership and team management experience
Experience advising senior leadership and managing cross-functional legal matters
**Skills & Competencies**
Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to lead and develop legal talent
Enterprise mindset with cross-disciplinary collaboration
Excellent conflict resolution and influencing skills
High level of organizational and time management capabilities
Ability to identify and implement process improvements
Deep understanding of legal issues related to development and growth transactions
Knowledge of the hotel industry and Marriottu2019s strategic goals
**Management Competencies**
Leadership: Demonstrates strategic thinking, clear communication, and professional presence
Managing Execution: Drives results, builds teams, and prioritizes effectively
Building Relationships: Fosters trust, understands stakeholder needs, and embraces a global mindset
Learning & Expertise: Applies legal acumen and business insight to drive solutions
**Why Join Marriott International?**
Join a global legal team committed to excellence, innovation, and strategic growth. As Managing Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, youu2019ll play a key role in shaping Marriottu2019s expansion across EMEA, working on high-impact transactions and leading a talented legal team.
_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.u202fOur greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. u202fWe are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._
Marriott International is the worldu2019s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. **Be** where you can do your best work,u200b **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing globalu200b team, and **become** the best version of you.
Managing VP and Assistant General Counsel
Posted 16 days ago
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**Job Number** 25129028
**Job Category** Legal
**Location** Europe Office - London, Barnard's Inn 86 Fetter Lane, London, London, United Kingdom, EC4A 1ENVIEW ON MAP (
**Schedule** Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management
**Position Summary**
This leadership role, based in London, reports to the Chief Legal Counsel, EMEA and is responsible for managing legal work related to development and affiliation transactions across Europe and parts of Africa. The position leads efforts to enhance efficiency in development legal processes across EMEA, including:
Agreements for owned, leased, managed, franchised development and pipeline transactions
Loans, guarantees, joint ventures, and Marriott capital investment transactions
Disclosure documents, due diligence, and regulatory filings
Adjacent and related legal matters
The Managing Vice President and Assistant General Counsel will develop strategy and provide legal support to EMEA Development and Development Asset Management teams, supervise attorneys within the practice group, and indirectly oversee Managers of Legal Services and Administrative Assistants. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage complex legal transactions and workstreams.
**Scope**
Location: London, UK
Language Requirements: Fluent in English (spoken and written); proficiency in one or more additional languages commonly spoken across the region is a strong advantage.
Travel: Business travel across the EMEA region
**Key Responsibilities**
Lead and manage legal support for development and affiliation transactions
Allocate responsibilities across the legal team and supervise attorneys and support staff
Formulate policies and process improvements for development legal work
Ensure timely and appropriate legal support for transactions and projects
Maintain and update form documents and contract templates
Participate in and prepare for HDC and related committee meetings
Negotiate and draft complex agreements and contract provisions
Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to legal team members
Manage talent development, performance evaluations, and address performance concerns
Select and oversee outside counsel in coordination with the Chief Legal Counsel
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and discipline leaders
Provide strategic legal advice and ensure alignment with Marriottu2019s objectives
Navigate complex legal issues and make sound judgment calls
Champion process improvements and legal best practices
**Candidate Profile**
**Education & Experience**
JD / Law degree and admission to the bar in the UK (EU and US qualifications considered)
12+ years of legal experience with complex transactions
Proven leadership and team management experience
Experience advising senior leadership and managing cross-functional legal matters
**Skills & Competencies**
Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to lead and develop legal talent
Enterprise mindset with cross-disciplinary collaboration
Excellent conflict resolution and influencing skills
High level of organizational and time management capabilities
Ability to identify and implement process improvements
Deep understanding of legal issues related to development and growth transactions
Knowledge of the hotel industry and Marriottu2019s strategic goals
**Management Competencies**
Leadership: Demonstrates strategic thinking, clear communication, and professional presence
Managing Execution: Drives results, builds teams, and prioritizes effectively
Building Relationships: Fosters trust, understands stakeholder needs, and embraces a global mindset
Learning & Expertise: Applies legal acumen and business insight to drive solutions
**Why Join Marriott International?**
Join a global legal team committed to excellence, innovation, and strategic growth. As Managing Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, youu2019ll play a key role in shaping Marriottu2019s expansion across EMEA, working on high-impact transactions and leading a talented legal team.
_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.u202fOur greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. u202fWe are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._
Marriott International is the worldu2019s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. **Be** where you can do your best work,u200b **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing globalu200b team, and **become** the best version of you.
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Associate General Counsel, Employment Lawyer, SVP
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Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a seasoned employment lawyer to join a dynamic and expanding financial institution. The ideal candidate will bring substantial in-house experience within a fast-paced financial services environment—preferably investment banking—or experience within a leading law firm with a focus on advising a financial institution client-base and some prior financial services in-house experience.
This role demands a confident legal professional with strong international exposure. Responsibilities include managing (directly and with support of external counsel) legal and HR issues arising in EMEA and APAC jurisdictions. Candidates must have experience in at least one of these jurisdictions.
The successful candidate will be expected to manage employment-related legal and HR matters both independently and in collaboration with external counsel.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic legal advice on employment matters across EMEA and APAC, including regulatory remuneration, disciplinary and grievance procedures, performance management, and dispute resolution.
- Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, policies, and internal procedures.
- Oversee employment litigation and pre-litigation matters.
- Advise on recruitment, terminations, and employee transitions.
- Support privacy and data protection issues related to employees.
- Deliver training sessions to HR and control functions on employment law topics.
- Contribute to the development and dissemination of legal know-how across the organisation.
Essential Experience & Skills
- Proven track record advising on employment law within regulated financial institutions.
- Familiarity with regulatory remuneration frameworks such as MIFIDPRU (UK) or equivalent regimes in Germany.
- Understanding of the Senior Managers & Certification Regime.
- Ability to provide clear, concise, and commercially focused legal guidance to senior stakeholders.
- Experience working with external counsel on cross-border employment matters.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across business units.
- Collaborative mindset and experience working closely with HR, compliance, and senior leadership.
- Comfortable presenting legal insights at senior management and board-level meetings.
Associate General Counsel, Employment Lawyer, SVP
Posted 1 day ago
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Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a seasoned employment lawyer to join a dynamic and expanding financial institution. The ideal candidate will bring substantial in-house experience within a fast-paced financial services environment—preferably investment banking—or experience within a leading law firm with a focus on advising a financial institution client-base and some prior financial services in-house experience.
This role demands a confident legal professional with strong international exposure. Responsibilities include managing (directly and with support of external counsel) legal and HR issues arising in EMEA and APAC jurisdictions. Candidates must have experience in at least one of these jurisdictions.
The successful candidate will be expected to manage employment-related legal and HR matters both independently and in collaboration with external counsel.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic legal advice on employment matters across EMEA and APAC, including regulatory remuneration, disciplinary and grievance procedures, performance management, and dispute resolution.
- Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, policies, and internal procedures.
- Oversee employment litigation and pre-litigation matters.
- Advise on recruitment, terminations, and employee transitions.
- Support privacy and data protection issues related to employees.
- Deliver training sessions to HR and control functions on employment law topics.
- Contribute to the development and dissemination of legal know-how across the organisation.
Essential Experience & Skills
- Proven track record advising on employment law within regulated financial institutions.
- Familiarity with regulatory remuneration frameworks such as MIFIDPRU (UK) or equivalent regimes in Germany.
- Understanding of the Senior Managers & Certification Regime.
- Ability to provide clear, concise, and commercially focused legal guidance to senior stakeholders.
- Experience working with external counsel on cross-border employment matters.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across business units.
- Collaborative mindset and experience working closely with HR, compliance, and senior leadership.
- Comfortable presenting legal insights at senior management and board-level meetings.
Managing VP and Assistant General Counsel
Posted 6 days ago
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**Job Number** 25129028
**Job Category** Legal
**Location** Europe Office - London, Barnard's Inn 86 Fetter Lane, London, London, United Kingdom, EC4A 1ENVIEW ON MAP ( Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management
**Position Summary**
This leadership role, based in London, reports to the Chief Legal Counsel, EMEA and is responsible for managing legal work related to development and affiliation transactions across Europe and parts of Africa. The position leads efforts to enhance efficiency in development legal processes across EMEA, including:
+ Agreements for owned, leased, managed, franchised development and pipeline transactions
+ Loans, guarantees, joint ventures, and Marriott capital investment transactions
+ Disclosure documents, due diligence, and regulatory filings
+ Adjacent and related legal matters
The Managing Vice President and Assistant General Counsel will develop strategy and provide legal support to EMEA Development and Development Asset Management teams, supervise attorneys within the practice group, and indirectly oversee Managers of Legal Services and Administrative Assistants. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage complex legal transactions and workstreams.
**Scope**
+ Location: London, UK
+ Language Requirements: Fluent in English (spoken and written); proficiency in one or more additional languages commonly spoken across the region is a strong advantage.
+ Travel: Business travel across the EMEA region
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Lead and manage legal support for development and affiliation transactions
+ Allocate responsibilities across the legal team and supervise attorneys and support staff
+ Formulate policies and process improvements for development legal work
+ Ensure timely and appropriate legal support for transactions and projects
+ Maintain and update form documents and contract templates
+ Participate in and prepare for HDC and related committee meetings
+ Negotiate and draft complex agreements and contract provisions
+ Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to legal team members
+ Manage talent development, performance evaluations, and address performance concerns
+ Select and oversee outside counsel in coordination with the Chief Legal Counsel
+ Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and discipline leaders
+ Provide strategic legal advice and ensure alignment with Marriott's objectives
+ Navigate complex legal issues and make sound judgment calls
+ Champion process improvements and legal best practices
**Candidate Profile**
**Education & Experience**
+ JD / Law degree and admission to the bar in the UK (EU and US qualifications considered)
+ 12+ years of legal experience with complex transactions
+ Proven leadership and team management experience
+ Experience advising senior leadership and managing cross-functional legal matters
**Skills & Competencies**
+ Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
+ Ability to lead and develop legal talent
+ Enterprise mindset with cross-disciplinary collaboration
+ Excellent conflict resolution and influencing skills
+ High level of organizational and time management capabilities
+ Ability to identify and implement process improvements
+ Deep understanding of legal issues related to development and growth transactions
+ Knowledge of the hotel industry and Marriott's strategic goals
**Management Competencies**
+ Leadership: Demonstrates strategic thinking, clear communication, and professional presence
+ Managing Execution: Drives results, builds teams, and prioritizes effectively
+ Building Relationships: Fosters trust, understands stakeholder needs, and embraces a global mindset
+ Learning & Expertise: Applies legal acumen and business insight to drive solutions
**Why Join Marriott International?**
Join a global legal team committed to excellence, innovation, and strategic growth. As Managing Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, you'll play a key role in shaping Marriott's expansion across EMEA, working on high-impact transactions and leading a talented legal team.
_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._
Marriott International is the world's largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.