Corporate legal counsel

Werkgever:
Odyssey Hotel Group HQ
Regio:
Utrecht
 
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ABOUT ODYSSEY

We are The Odyssey Hotel Group, Europe’s most ambitious hotel operator, managing a portfolio of renowned global hospitality brands. We partner with major players like Marriott, IHG, and Accor, offering exceptional properties that range from the Holiday Inn Express to Marriott’s Autograph Collection. With over 700 dedicated employees, and backed by ActivumSG, our purpose is to craft unique guest experiences through passion, attention to detail, and locally inspired hotel designs.

We take pride in fostering a culture where our team members are empowered to shape their careers and become masters in the art of hospitality. Together, we grow.




ODYSSEY CULTURE

At Odyssey, we thrive on collaboration, responsibility, and a passion for excellent service. If you're a driven and detail-oriented individual, you'll fit right in with our fast-growing, innovative team.




THE POSITION

The Corporate Legal Counsel will play a key role in managing and ensuring Odyssey’s legal affairs are in full compliance with laws and regulations. The Corporate Legal Counsel will be responsible for corporate governance, organizing Directors' and Shareholders' meetings, overseeing corporate housekeeping, and acting as Corporate Secretary. Additionally, you will ensure that Odyssey meets compliance requirements, including GDPR, and develop and implement relevant company policies. You will also manage the company’s contractual/legal database, handle relationships with external legal partners, and oversee the legal budget. You will report directly to the CEO.



YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee corporate governance and corporate housekeeping for Odyssey, including organizing Directors’ and Shareholders' meetings and acting as Corporate Secretary.
  • Ensure that Odyssey is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations, including the GDPR.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor legal policies, ensuring alignment with legislative changes.
  • Provide legal support and advice to the procurement department, especially in contract review and negotiation.
  • Manage the company’s contractual and legal database, ensuring it is organized, up-to-date, and accessible.
  • Build and maintain relationships with external legal partners, managing external legal services and associated budgets.
  • Manage legal risks by providing strategic legal advice to various departments across the organization.
  • Collaborate with external legal advisors when necessary.




WHAT YOU’LL BRING

  • 3-6 years of experience in company law, preferably within the hospitality or similar sectors.
  • Expertise in corporate governance and compliance, with experience acting as Corporate Secretary.
  • Solid knowledge of GDPR and procurement contracts.
  • Experience managing legal databases and working with external legal partners.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate legal developments into actionable business strategies.
  • Excellent command of both Dutch and English; proficiency in additional languages is an asset.
  • Effective communicator and collaborator, able to work independently as well as cross-functionally.
  • Highly proactive, with an eye for detail and accuracy in legal matters.




WHY THIS ROLE AT ODYSSEY?

The advantage of joining via Odyssey means that you’ll be empowered to be your very best. You get the opportunity to grow to our other brands and headquarters.
Flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment - you choose your schedule!;
A market-competitive salary;
Employee discount rates in more than 8000 hotels, for you and your family;
Your personal development taken seriously. You have the option to grow within our diverse hotel brands and our headquarters. You'll be regularly informed of vacancies and are free to apply internally!;
Room for your ideas and creativity - your vision is important to us;
Working from a beautiful location, as our headquarters and all our hotels are well designed;
Working in a dynamic work environment where no day is the same;
A culture where great colleagues become true friends;
Diversity in the work, tasks and projects;
Nourishment via Empowr. with which we aim to foster your personal well-being with diverse resources.
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