Legal Counsel EMEA - London, UK

About Flight Centre Travel Group

Flight Centre Travel Group is one of the world’s largest travel companies with over 12,000 employees globally - who we call ‘Flighties’. With over thirty brands under our family tree and headquarters in more than twenty countries, our roles are diverse and our opportunities are endless. When we say we’re a great place to work, we have the proof to back it up. Over the past 12 years we’ve been voted a ‘Great Place to Work’ including one of the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing and Best Workplaces for Women. Together, we live and breathe our number one philosophy, our people, and turn up each day driven by our purpose to open up the world for those who want to see. Put simply, we’re a bunch of travel lovers looking for more travel lovers to join our family.

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 include:

• 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.

This role offers high visibility, direct access to decision-makers, and the opportunity to develop as a commercially focused legal professional.

About you

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

You will bring:

• 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

What's in it for you

• Exclusive Travel Discounts: As part of Flight Centre Travel Group, you gain access to exclusive industry rates and discounts through our in-house travel team.
• Career Development: With Flight Centre Travel Group’s global presence, spanning 30+ brands in over 20 countries, you’ll have clear career pathways and the resources you need to achieve your professional goals, including training and support.
• Vibrant Culture & industry-renowned social events: Experience our fun, industry-renowned culture with exciting social events such as monthly awards nights, global conferences, end-of-financial-year balls, and more.
• Active Hour: Prioritise your well-being with an hour dedicated each week to focus on your fitness or personal wellness.
• Comprehensive Health Cash Plan: Get reimbursed for a variety of medical services, including dental, optical, and chiropractic care, with our bronze-level health cash plan.
• Health & Wellbeing Challenges: Stay engaged with monthly health and wellbeing challenges designed to keep you motivated and healthy.
• Financial Wellbeing Support: Access expert financial services, including mortgage advice, regulated financial guidance, and money coaching to help you manage your finances.
• And Much More: Enjoy a range of additional benefits, including company-matched charitable donations, an excellent pension scheme, share options, an electric vehicle scheme, and a variety of salary sacrifice benefits.

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.