Paralegal Operations EMEA

Responsibilities

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Your role is important and below are some of the fundamental job duties that make your work unique.

What Your Day-to-day Will Be Like

• Providing appropriate and timely legal advice consistent with company policies, procedures and past practices.
• Communicating with hotels and business partners to provide day to day operational legal support.
• Drafting, reviewing and revising various contracts, including agreements for hotels and certain corporate departments.
• Supporting the EMEA F&D team with NDAs, franchise, licence, third party and outsourcing agreements.
• Supporting the Safety & Security team with a range of legal matters, including crisis management.
• Assisting with dispute resolution and litigation matters, including preparing and reviewing documentation for contemplated and active proceedings, such as statements of claim, pleadings and witness statements.
• Supporting the management of claims and disputes by assisting with fact gathering, document review and risk assessment.
• Assisting with data protection and information related requests, liaising directly with hotels and relevant internal stakeholders as appropriate.
• Assisting in establishing, maintaining and distributing a library of precedent documents.
• Assisting in implementing additional self service programs and legal guidance for business partners.

How You Will Collaborate With Others

• The EMEA Legal team currently has 16 lawyers and 6 paralegals with whom you will work. The group works closely on all issues relating to Hilton’s legal needs across the region.
• You will work closely with the other members of the team, including attending regular internal meetings to review issues and workflow.
• You will also work with business partners across corporate functions and at our hotels. This will include attending business partner meetings relevant to work assignments and assisting in the preparation and delivery of training.
• You will develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with internal business partners and outside counsel.
• You will engage outside counsel resources and conduct effective management of advisers of varying levels across numerous regions, in accordance with established budgets and engagement policies

Qualifications

WHY YOU’LL BE A GREAT FIT

You Have These Minimum Qualifications

• A degree from a common law jurisdiction; and
• Completion of the Legal Practice Course or Bar Vocational Course (or equivalent professional training).
• Experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department as a paralegal (or equivalent position).
• Strong IT skills and numerical literacy.
• Proficiency in carrying out legal research.
• Ability to travel when required to do so (up to 5%).

It Would Be Useful If You Have

• Experience of commercial law, including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• A good understanding of the hotel sector and corporate structures.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

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About The Team

How We’ll Help You Thrive

Benefits

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Through our Care for All hub, we provide resources to help our Team Members to care for themselves, care for members of their team, and care for their loved ones. Eligible Team Members receive free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.