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 and SNDAs), and related development documentation. • Advise on existing franchise and management agreement matters, including pre‑opening issues, restructurings, hotel sales, financings, amendments, conversions, and terminations. • Lead legal due diligence, instruct and supervise outside counsel, and manage legal budgets for development projects. • Partner closely with Development, Development Asset Management, Operations, Owner & Partner Relations, and Asset Management teams to support transactions from initial structuring through closing and post‑closing matters through project opening. • Provide advice on proposed transactions and guidance on confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, transaction structuring, tortious interference, trade area restrictions, and related risk considerations. • Oversee transaction closings, coordinate execution requirements, and manage post-closing deliverables and follow-up matters. • Ensure compliance with franchise regulatory requirements, including franchise disclosure obligations, relationship laws, antitrust, agency, and other applicab