Legal Counsel EMEA - London, UK

Company Overview

Flight Centre Travel Group is one of the world’s largest travel companies with over 12,000 employees globally.

About the Role

This is a broad and fast‑paced in‑house position where you’ll gain exposure across multiple legal disciplines while working closely with the business. You’ll become a key advisor, helping shape commercial decisions and manage legal risk across the EMEA region.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial contracting: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of client and supplier contracts (including travel management agreements, supplier arrangements, NDAs, and financing documents).
• Regulatory advice: Providing guidance on travel law and regulations, including Package Travel Regulations, ATOL, and IATA requirements.
• Consumer & competition law: Advising on marketing, promotions, and customer‑facing terms, including compliance with consumer protection laws and the CAP Code.
• Corporate matters: Supporting corporate governance activities, including company secretarial work, intercompany agreements, and filings.
• Disputes & litigation: Managing disputes, advising stakeholders on risk, and liaising with external counsel where required.
• Data protection & privacy: Supporting data breach responses and helping mitigate privacy risks through contractual and operational controls.
• Employment law support: Providing advice on ad hoc employment matters, including TUPE and IP‑related queries.
• Process improvement: Developing templates, playbooks, and training to improve efficiency and consistency across the legal function.

About You

We’re looking for a pragmatic, business‑oriented lawyer who enjoys working in a dynamic in‑house environment.

• Qualification as a lawyer (England & Wales preferred, but other common law jurisdictions considered)
• Newly qualified up to around 3 years’ post‑qualification experience (PQE)
• Strong experience in commercial contracting (essential), gained in private practice or in‑house
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams in a fast‑paced setting
• A commercial mindset, with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders at all levels

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to travel law, consumer law, corporate, finance, or competition law
• In‑house or secondment experience
• Experience within specialist commercial or corporate teams

Benefits

• Exclusive Travel Discounts: Access to industry rates and discounts through our in‑house travel team.
• Career Development: Clear career pathways and resources for professional growth, including training and support.
• Vibrant Culture: Participation in social events such as monthly awards nights, global conferences, and end‑of‑financial‑year balls.
• Active Hour: One hour weekly dedicated to fitness or personal wellness.
• Comprehensive Health Cash Plan: Reimbursement for medical services, including dental, optical, and chiropractic care.
• Health & Wellbeing Challenges: Monthly challenges designed to keep employees motivated and healthy.
• Financial Wellbeing Support: Access to expert financial services, mortgage advice, regulated guidance, and money coaching.
• Additional benefits: Company‑matched charitable donations, pension scheme, share options, electric vehicle scheme, and salary sacrifice benefits.

Equality & Inclusion

Our number one philosophy is Our people. Flight Centre Travel Group's promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all our employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which reflects the diversity of our society. We welcome accommodation requests to help make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. Please advise us about accommodation needs at any point by contacting our Recruitment Team at RecruitmentUK@flightcentre.co.uk.