Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial & Corporate
Location: Central London (3 days per week on site)
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months)
Working Hours: Full Time
Closing Date: 9th September
We may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or identify suitable candidates through our sourcing activities. We therefore encourage interested applicants to submit their application as early as possible.
About The Travel Corporation
At The Travel Corporation (TTC), we enrich lives by connecting people and places.
For more than 100 years, we've been creating travel experiences that build lasting memories, meaningful cultural connections and unforgettable journeys. Today, our family of award-winning travel brands operates across more than 70 countries and continues to inspire people to explore the world.
As our business continues to evolve and transform, we're looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to join our global Legal team and help support a wide range of commercial, corporate and strategic initiatives.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, this is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of a global organisation during a period of significant commercial activity and transformation.
Working across multiple jurisdictions, you'll provide practical legal support on commercial contracts, corporate transactions, governance activities, intellectual property matters and strategic business initiatives. You'll partner closely with senior leaders across the business, playing a key role in supporting growth, value creation and operational excellence.
This role is well suited to a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys variety, can operate independently and is comfortable balancing legal risk with business objectives.
Our Values
Everything we do is guided by five shared commitments:
- Value Every Voice – We put people first.
- Act with Integrity – We do what's right.
- Explore Beyond Boundaries – We're driven by curiosity.
- Own the Outcome – We take responsibility.
- Succeed Together – We've got each other's backs.
We're looking for someone who demonstrates these values through their approach to business partnership, decision-making and leadership.
What Will You Do?
- Draft, negotiate and manage a broad range of commercial agreements.
- Support strategic partnerships, procurement, technology and transformation projects.
- Advise on corporate transactions, restructures and entity rationalisation activities.
- Partner with Finance, Tax, Treasury and Company Secretarial teams on key workstreams.
- Support Board, shareholder and governance processes across the Group.
- Manage and protect TTC's global intellectual property portfolio.
- Advise stakeholders on legal, compliance and risk-related matters.
- Contribute to policy development and governance frameworks.
- Manage external legal counsel and legal spend where required.
- Act as a trusted adviser to business leaders, providing practical and commercially focused advice.
About You
Essential
- Qualified lawyer admitted to practise in the UK, US, Canada, Australia or a European jurisdiction.
- 8-10 years' post-qualification experience gained in private practice, in-house or a combination of both.
- Strong commercial contracting experience across a broad range of agreements.
- Experience supporting corporate transactions, restructures or group reorganisation activities.
- Experience working with multinational organisations across multiple jurisdictions.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and credibility with senior leaders.
- Able to provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities and working with a high degree of autonomy.
Desirable
- Experience within travel, tourism, hospitality or other consumer-facing industries.
- Exposure to private equity-owned businesses or post-acquisition integration programmes.
- Additional language skills relevant to TTC's international markets
Why Join TTC?
Few in-house legal roles offer exposure to this breadth of work within a global organisation. From commercial partnerships and business transformation to corporate structuring and intellectual property, you'll play a visible role in shaping the future of the business.
You'll work directly with the Chief Legal Officer, collaborate with senior leaders across the Group and contribute to initiatives that have a genuine impact on TTC's growth and long-term success.
Apply Now
If you're looking for a role that combines commercial impact, international exposure and genuine variety, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply with your CV today.
Senior Legal Counsel - 12 month FTC in London employer: The Travel Corporation
The Travel Corporation is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of London. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work environment. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your professional journey in enhancing our financial systems.
