Lawyer - Hotels & Hospitality Litigation

Sydney C B D I I Full Time

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Lawyer - Hotels & Hospitality Litigation

The Firm
This leading international law firm is renowned for its specialist focus across energy, transport, infrastructure, and real estate sectors, with deep experience advising on complex, high-value transactions. Its Sydney office offers a boutique-style environment backed by the strength of a global network, including major hubs in London, Singapore, and across Europe and Asia.
With a strategic focus on the hotels and hospitality industry, the Sydney office is known for acting for global hotel brands, developers, operators, and investors on everything from acquisitions, developments, and management agreements to branding and joint ventures. Sydney remains a key market for the firm’s Asia-Pacific strategy, with opportunities for legal professionals to operate on cross-border matters alongside industry leaders.

The Role
The Sydney team is seeking a lawyer with demonstrated expertise in hotel and hospitality law to join their team. The successful candidate will play a central role in advising on major hotel transactions, structuring hotel management and franchise agreements, navigating compliance matters, and negotiating commercial contracts across the APAC region.

Key duties include:

Advising developers, owners, and operators on hotel development, branding, and operation agreements
Drafting and negotiating hotel management agreements, leases, and franchise deals
Assisting with acquisitions, divestments, and joint ventures involving hospitality assets
Supporting clients in disputes or risk mitigation relating to hotel operations
Collaborating with colleagues across Asia, the UK, and Europe on cross-border transactions

The Candidate
This role is suited to a commercially savvy and technically strong lawyer who brings a deep understanding of the hospitality and hotels sector, ideally with international exposure.
Requirements:

A minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification, with experience in hotel and hospitality law
Strong drafting and negotiation skills with a high level of attention to detail
Ability to manage client relationships with maturity and commercial awareness
Confidence navigating multi-jurisdictional matters or working across international teams

Highly regarded:

Experience working with global hotel brands, developers, or asset managers
Knowledge of franchising frameworks and IP/licensing considerations in hospitality

Benefits

Work-from-home flexibility - 2 days per week
Competitive remuneration and bonus structure
Close-knit office environment with strong mentorship from senior partners
Access to high-profile international clients and cross-border deals
Professional development within a globally respected brand
High-spec tech systems supporting digital-first practices
Modern offices in the Sydney CBD

This is a unique opportunity to join a firm where sector expertise truly sets you apart, and to be part of a high-performing, collaborative team shaping the future of hotel and hospitality law in the region.

Apply Now using a MS Word version of your CV or contact Kalinda Campbell at people2people recruitment on 02 8270 9715 or [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

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