Join our dynamic corporate team and become part of Aman Group. With offices strategically located around the world (Zug, London, Dubai, Singapore, Bangkok, Miami and New York), our corporate colleagues are at the forefront of driving innovation and excellence for our ultra-luxury brand.
Role
The Director of Legal Operations will play a pivotal role in supporting this purpose by overseeing the legal framework that underpins our hotel development and operational activities. Working closely with our Operations and Development teams, based in our London or Swiss office, this individual will ensure that Aman’s projects and partnerships are guided by clarity, integrity, and foresight. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in hospitality, real estate, and commercial law, with a practical understanding of how legal frameworks impact business operations.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic legal guidance across all aspects of Aman’s operations, including hotel management, development, and ownership structures.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including hotel management, development, and land contracts, ensuring alignment with Aman’s standards and business objectives.
- Advise on employment, secondment, and contractor arrangements, as well as compensation structures, HR policies, and workplace compliance.
- Partner with Human Resources to address legal considerations related to employee relations, statutory compliance, and organizational governance.
- Oversee dispute resolution and litigation management, ensuring matters are handled with discretion and diligence.
- Deliver practical, solution-focused counsel that balances legal precision with commercial sensitivity.
- Support global compliance initiatives, including corporate governance, CSR, and human rights matters.
- Provide legal training and guidance to HR Directors and senior leaders, fostering a culture of ethical conduct and awareness.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to anticipate risks, safeguard the brand, and support sustainable growth across all regions.
Requirements
- Law degree with strong academic credentials; active Bar membership or practicing certificate required.
- 8–12 years of post-qualification experience, ideally within the hospitality or real estate sectors, with exposure to both operational and development matters.
- Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating hotel management and development agreements.
- Experience advising on labour and employment law, with the ability to navigate cross-border legal environments.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and project management skills, with a pragmatic and solutions-driven mindset.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal matters independently while maintaining a collaborative and composed approach.
- Previous experience within an international or luxury hospitality organisation will be highly regarded.
Top Skills
What We Do
t Aman we are on a mission to create the world’s ultimate luxury lifestyle brand; hotels, resorts, experiences and products which transform our guests’ perspectives and daily lives. To achieve our ambitions, we capitalise on our unique combination of world-class and diverse talent, unmatched design, and access to locations, cultures and experiences few are privy to. We live by the ‘Aman way of life’ – a mindset shared by our guests and employees which creates a lifelong sense of belonging driven by our values of:
Investing in individuality – fostering an environment where each person can push boundaries, take risks and challenge norms.
Nurturing pathfinder spirit – exploring experiences, opportunities and locations which transform into new exciting ventures.
Acting like owners – taking the charge, leading by example and an immense sense of pride in their work.
Celebrating communities – ensuring that every member of our community is looked after and nurtured in a compassionate, respectful and collaborative manner
