Paralegal - Legal Services Operations Job Snapshot Role: Paralegal - Legal Services Operations Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Hospitality Function: Paralegal Experience: Relevant transactional or corporate legal experience Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Paralegal - Legal Services Operations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Hospitality legal opportunity supporting Marriott International 's managed and franchised hotel operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The role provides practical legal assistance for operational contracts, asset management transactions, corporate approvals, legal research, and high-volume commercial workstreams. Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Hospitality Function: Paralegal Salary: 18000-28000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 26083930 Work Model: Hybrid - 3 days per week in the Dubai office Language Requirement: English Position Type: Individual contributor Role Context The Paralegal - Legal Services Operations will serve as a key legal contact for hotel managers, operational teams, franchise support functions, and above-property departments across the EMEA region. Working within Marriott International 's Law Department, the role will coordinate legal enquiries, prepare and negotiate commercial agreements, manage internal approvals, and support attorneys handling hotel asset transactions. The position requires strong commercial judgment, disciplined project management, and the ability to translate legal requirements into practical operational guidance. The successful candidate will manage competing priorities, work independently when necessary, and maintain high standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and responsiveness. Key Responsibilities * Act as a principal contact for hotel managers and operational teams requesting legal assistance. * Coordinate legal matters with Marriott attorneys, business leaders, and internal stakeholders. * Support the day-to-day legal requirements of managed hotels, franchised properties, and above-property functions across EMEA. * Monitor, assess, and respond to legal enquiries submitted through email and dedicated online portals. * Draft, review, negotiate, amend, and finalize vendor agreements. * Review procurement, technology, software, and IT-related contracts. * Prepare and revise sales, marketing, sponsorship, influencer, and partnership agreements. * Support food and beverage, spa, fitness, loyalty, and guest service contracting requirements. * Review group sales, airline, travel agency, and other hospitality-related agreements. * Examine documents prepared by internal teams or third parties for compliance with Marriott 's contractual standards. * Recommend revised language, risk controls, and practical amendments where required. * Prepare internal corporate approvals and coordinate the execution of contracts. * Draft renewal, non-renewal, termination, and contractual notice correspondence. * Assist with amendments to hotel management and franchise agreements. * Support asset management attorneys working on acquisitions, financings, and property dispositions. * Review operational documents connected with leases, licences, concessions, and commercial occupancy arrangements. * Conduct legal research and prepare concise summaries with practical recommendations. * Draft legal correspondence, memoranda, internal guidance, and responses to audit enquiries. * Instruct and coordinate external legal counsel on local law, regulatory, or specialist matters. * Monitor external counsel deliverables, timelines, and communication. * Maintain internal legal databases, contract records, and precedent materials. * Update approved templates, guidance documents, and legal workflow resources. * Track legal workstreams, deadlines, approvals, and agreement status across multiple matters. * Organize documents and supporting information for complex transactions and operational projects. * Protect confidential, commercially sensitive, and legally privileged information. * Deliver accurate and timely work aligned with Marriott International 's legal and operational standards. * Communicate clearly with colleagues across different countries, departments, and seniority levels. * Perform additional legal support duties assigned by the Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel. Ideal Profile * Relevant university degree or equivalent professional experience. * Demonstrable experience supporting transactional, commercial, or general corporate legal work. * Experience managing complex and high-volume legal assignments in a fast-paced corporate environment. * Exposure to commercial, operational, hospitality, real estate, or asset-related agreements within a multinational organization is highly desirable. * Strong contract drafting, review, negotiation, and amendment capabilities. * Ability to recognize legal and commercial risk and propose practical solutions. * Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines. * Excellent attention to detail and confidence handling complex documentation. * Clear and concise written English drafting skills. * Strong verbal English communication and stakeholder management ability. * Professional and discreet approach when handling sensitive legal matters. * Ability to work independently while remaining collaborative and responsive. * Sound judgment and the confidence to escalate material risks appropriately. * Calm and organized approach under pressure and changing business priorities. * Strong time management and document control skills. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. * Ability to learn and use Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, legal workflow tools, and contract management platforms. * Familiarity with legal research databases and digital contract systems is advantageous. * Willingness to work under a hybrid model with 3 days per week in the Dubai office. Skills Set * Commercial contract drafting * Contract review * Contract negotiation * Contract amendments * Vendor agreements * Procurement contracts * IT agreements * Marketing agreements * Sponsorship agreements * Influencer agreements * Partnership contracts * Food and beverage agreements * Hotel operations law * Franchise support * Management agreement amendments * Asset management transactions * Acquisition support * Financing support * Property disposition support * Lease review * Licence agreements * Concession agreements * Corporate approvals * Legal research * Legal correspondence * Legal memoranda * External counsel management * Contract lifecycle management * Legal database administration * Microsoft Office * Microsoft SharePoint * Microsoft Teams * Legal workflow systems * Project management * Stakeholder coordination Why Join Us This position offers direct exposure to complex legal work within an international Hospitality organization operating across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The role combines hotel operations support, commercial contracting, franchise matters, corporate approvals, and asset management transactions within one regional legal function. Marriott International provides an environment where experienced legal professionals can strengthen their commercial drafting, transaction support, stakeholder management, and cross-border legal capabilities. The position also offers close collaboration with senior counsel, business leaders, hotel teams, and external advisers while supporting long-term legal career development. About the Company Marriott International is a global hospitality organization operating a broad portfolio of hotels, resorts, managed properties, and franchised brands. Its EMEA legal team supports hotel operations, commercial agreements, franchise relationships, asset management activity, and strategic business matters across a diverse international market.