The lawyer appointed will (with appropriate senior counsel’s supervision) provide legal and contractual support to the business including:
- Negotiating and drafting agreements relating to travel-related content involving software services, technology licensing and product development, and support as required in litigation/disputes and other consumer protection and regulatory matters.
- Participating in effective negotiation and ensuring timely completion of contracts and, where required, assisting business stakeholders with ongoing contract management.
- Taking responsibility for a wide range of legal and regulatory matters relating to the travel business including but not limited to flights, experiences/attractions, ground transportation and packages.
- Advising and supporting the global launch of travel products and product features.
- Working as a team player with internal stakeholders to deliver effective support and advice, formulation and coordination of positions across different departments, reporting and escalation of issues.
- Enthusiasm to take on ad-hoc projects and deepen their knowledge of the industry.
The person appointed will be:
- A highly motivated commercial/IT/Technology lawyer, ideally with a knowledge of law in the travel sector, and/or a passion for travel and its connection with the law.
- Proactive and practical, adding value by creating pragmatic/strategic solutions to legal issues.
- A team player with the ability effectively to communicate with individuals at all levels.
The successful applicant will have:
- A legal qualification to practice as a lawyer and 5+ years of post-qualification experience in a leading private practice and/or the in-house legal department of an international business (preferably both)
- Law Degree/Juris Doctor
- Trained and admitted as a lawyer in a common law jurisdiction.
- A strong commercial outlook and excellent interpersonal skills.
- A strategic approach to the law and like working in a dynamic, fast paced environment .
