General Counsel
27-02-2025
Join us as
Welcome to The Usual, an international and innovative hotel group that is committed to transform the hospitality industry into positive experiences for our guests and local communities. As we continue our expansion, we are looking for a General Counsel to provide expert legal guidance, mitigate risks, and support the group’s strategic initiatives
Be you with us
We think that travel can be a force for good. Our solution-oriented group of optimists is committed to offering welcoming city trips that empower and inspire our guests, our colleagues, and the locals to do good, every step of the way. At our workplace, we foster an empowering environment where individuals are encouraged to unleash their full potential. Our team embraces a warm and welcoming atmosphere, creating a sense of belonging and support for everyone. Collaboration is at the heart of our culture, as we believe that great achievements are made through teamwork and shared ideas. We are a game-changing company, constantly pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo of traditional hospitality. Join us and experience a workplace where being your authentic self is celebrated.
The role
As General Counsel you will serve as a legal advisor to senior management and stakeholders, ensuring that the hotel group operates within a robust legal and regulatory framework. You will be responsible for providing legal support on corporate governance, commercial matters, real estate, and regulatory compliance while working closely with external legal advisors, regulatory bodies and the investment advisor to the hotel group.
Key Responsibilities
- Legal Advisory & Compliance
- Ensure that the management company and the hotel group entities comply with applicable rules and regulations, including corporate, commercial, real estate, and employment law.
- Provide legal support on employment matters, real estate acquisitions, ESG, and financing.
- Monitor legal developments that may impact operations and provide proactive risk management strategies.
- Contract Management & Negotiations
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (e.g. supplier agreements, lease contracts, OTA contracts, general contractor agreements, hotel management agreements) and assist with acquisition and disposition-related documents (e.g., NDA, LOI, SPA).
- Ensure that all contracts align with the strategic goals of The Usual Hotel Group and provide adequate legal protections.
- Risk Mitigation & Corporate Governance
- Identify and mitigate legal risks related to the group’s real estate assets and hotel operations.
- Develop and implement corporate policies to support the group’s growth, compliance objectives and sustainability goals.
- Stakeholder Management & External Relations
- Serve as the primary legal point of contact for regulatory bodies and external counsel.
- Work closely with the General Counsel of the hotel group’s investment advisor to align legal strategies and compliance frameworks.
- Collaborate with internal teams across Finance, People & Culture, Build, Brand & Marketing, IT, ESG and Operations to ensure seamless legal support.
- Training & Legal Awareness
- Conduct legal and compliance training for employees, ensuring awareness of key legal risks and best practices.
- Promote a culture of legal awareness and risk mitigation within the organization.
Your superpowers and requirements
- A seasoned legal professional with expertise in corporate law, real estate law, and commercial contracting.
- A strategic advisor who can navigate complex legal and regulatory landscapes while supporting business growth.
- A problem-solver with a strong ability to anticipate and mitigate risks.
- A trusted communicator who can explain legal matters in clear and practical business terms.
- A pro-active professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and is able to handle time-sensitive and ad-hoc tasks effectively and efficiently.
Required qualifications
- Master’s degree in Law (LL.M.)
- 6 to 8 years of legal experience, preferably with a mix of private practice (law firm) and in-house experience.
- Proficiency in contract drafting, negotiations, and compliance management.
- Understanding of the hospitality sector is a plus.
- Experience working with OpCo/PropCo structures and hotel management agreements is a plus.
- Fluent in English (additional languages are an advantage).
What’s in it for you?
- A competitive salary, aligned with your experience and expertise;
- 25 holidays to relax and unwind throughout the year;
- Pension contribution to take care of your old days.
- Travel allowance for commuting;
- Personal Alleo monthly budget (€40 to be used for fun-stuff: culture, education, well-being and more.)
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment where your ideas are valued.
- Are you fond of your coworkers and enjoy spending time with them? Join us for get-togethers, which include food and beverages, to further strengthen those connections.
- Personal coaching based on (y)our goals, development and ambition.
- Discount for you and family while enjoying time off (relax, eat, sleep, meet, and play) in our hotels.
- Extra time off to volunteer with our charities.
- A flexible hybrid work model with three in-office days per week.
We are currently based in The Hague, but our office is relocating to Amsterdam later this year.
At The Usual, we are committed to strategic growth and sustainability. If you are a proactive and business-savvy legal professional, we invite you to join our team and help shape the future of The Usual Hotel Group.
How we work
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We strive to be open, honest, and inclusive, and we believe that these values are essential for everyone to be their best selves. We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach – we want to hear about your passions and help you build a career that fits your needs! There is freedom for growth, change, and defining our culture together.
Contact information
Do you have any questions? Feel free to reach out to our People & Culture department at people@theusual.com.
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