Legal Advisor Planning & Regulatory Law

On-site in Palma·Added today

Meliá Hotels

317 open roles

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Meliá Hotels doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work on-site in Palma

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English,.

The role

"The world is yours with Meliá"

Discover an endless path at Meliá, where opportunities for growth and development are infinite. Immerse yourself in a journey that will take you to work in various countries and become part of our extensive global family.

Job Mission

Provide specialized legal advice regarding urban planning, regulatory, and real estate matters to support strategic business decision-making and ensure the legal viability of the Group's hotel assets, expansion projects, corporate operations, and investment initiatives. You will be responsible for identifying risks and opportunities associated with real estate and hotel projects, coordinating due diligence and legal structuring processes, leading communication with external advisors and public administrations, and ensuring the adequate legal protection of the company's interests in national and international operations.

What you'll do

What will you have to do?

  • Urban planning and regulatory legal advice
  • Analyze urban planning, tourism, environmental, and administrative regulations applicable to hotel assets.
  • Identify legal and regulatory risks associated with investment, repositioning, and development projects.
  • Advise the Expansion, Real Estate, and Operations areas on regulatory matters.
  • Follow up on administrative procedures, licenses, authorizations, and urban planning files.
  • Participate in acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, and strategic operations of the Group.
  • Coordinate urban planning, regulatory, and real estate due diligence processes.
  • Prepare risk reports and recommendations for decision-making.
  • Support the legal structuring of operations related to hotel assets and real estate developments.
  • Review, negotiate, and coordinate complex contracts linked to hotel assets and real estate investments.
  • Supervise the correct implementation of contractual obligations and the mitigation of legal risks.

Requirements

What we're looking for

What are we looking for?

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law.
  • Valuable: Master's degree or postgraduate training in Urban Planning, Administrative Law, Real Estate Law, or related disciplines.
  • Minimum 5-7 years of experience in highly prestigious law firms.
  • Experience in complex real estate, urban planning, or regulatory operations.

Nice to have

  • Valuable: Experience in the hotel, tourism, or real estate sector.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • My MeliáRewards: Participate in our exclusive loyalty program, enjoying unique benefits and advantages.
  • My MeliáBenefits: Take advantage of flexible compensation and exclusive discounts on a wide variety of products and services, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.

About Meliá Hotels

Meliá Hotels International is a Spanish hotel company and one of the world's largest resort hotel chains. Founded in Palma de Mallorca in 1956, the company operates over 350 hotels across more than 40 countries, spanning brands such as Gran Meliá, Meliá, ME by Meliá, Innside by Meliá, and Paradisus. The company is a global leader in the hospitality industry, with a strong focus on leisure and business travel, and is known for its Mediterranean heritage and premium service standards.

Meliá has a very significant presence in Spain, its home market, with a wide network of hotels across the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, and the mainland. The company is a major employer in Spain, offering a wide range of roles in hotel operations, food and beverage, and management. For international professionals, Meliá offers opportunities to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment within a leading global hospitality brand, with roles often requiring Spanish language skills and a passion for customer service.

Industry
Hotels
Founded
1956
Employees
40,000–50,000
Headquarters
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
In Spain
Palma de Mallorca, Madrid, Barcelona and 17 more
Website
melia.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Meliá is a Spanish company, so working there offers a direct path to living and working in Spain, particularly in popular tourist destinations like the Balearic and Canary Islands.
  • The company operates a large number of hotels in Spain, providing many job opportunities in various departments such as food & beverage, housekeeping, and front office.
  • As a global hotel chain, Meliá has a multicultural workforce, and English is often used in international tourist destinations, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
  • The company offers internal mobility and career development opportunities within its extensive portfolio of hotels in Spain and worldwide.
  • Many roles, especially in food & beverage and housekeeping, may require Spanish language skills to interact with local staff and guests.

In their own words

Additional information

At Meliá Hotels International we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the support of management and the principles contained in our Human Resources policies. We also care about spreading a corporate culture committed to effective equality throughout the entire workforce, and raising awareness of the need to act jointly and globally.

We promote our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any type of discrimination, especially that related to disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is fundamental to our success as a global company.

Furthermore, we are committed to the sustainable growth of our sector through a great, socially responsible human team. In this regard, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present" Thanks to all our collaborators we make this possible.

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