Legal Counsel, Development, Middle East & Africa

Position Summary

The Legal Counsel – Development, Middle East & Africa provides strategic and transactional legal support to Marriott International’s development activities across the MEA region. Based in Dubai and reporting to the Vice President & Senior Legal Counsel – Development, Middle East & Africa, this role supports owned, leased, franchised and managed hotel, residential, and mixed‑use projects, delivering commercially focused legal advice and transactions aligned with Marriott’s business objectives.

Scope

• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Language Requirements: English (Arabic and/or French advantageous)
• Travel: Regional travel required
• Role Type: Individual Contributor

Key Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, negotiate and execute franchise and management agreements, residential licensing and management agreements, guaranties, lender agreements (including comfort letters a...