
In-House Legal Counsel (Contractor - Maternity Leave Coverage)
Posted 3 days ago by Abercrombie & Kent USA
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: A&K Travel Group is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel on a temporary contract basis to provide legal support during a maternity leave. The role requires expertise in corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters, particularly in travel law and compliance with UK and EU Package Travel Directives. The ideal candidate will handle a variety of legal tasks, including contract drafting and negotiation, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. This position is suited for a detail-oriented attorney with a strong background in the travel industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal counsel on various corporate, commercial and regulatory matters with a focus on travel law
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts, including supplier agreements and other legal documents
- Assist in risk management, corporate governance and internal legal processes
- Handle corporate governance requirements and complete filings for compliance
- Advise on contract status, legal risks, and liabilities associated with commercial transactions
- Assist with business acquisitions and disposals in coordination with outside counsel
- Other duties as required or assigned
Key Skills:
- Law degree from a recognized university
- 3-7+ years of corporate experience in a respected large law firm and/or in-house
- Global travel law experience
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
- Proven track record of drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial contracts
- Cruise or travel industry experience highly preferred
- Exceptional organization, prioritization, problem solving and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Legal
Job Summary A&K Travel Group (AKTG), the parent company to Abercrombie & Kent and Crystal Cruises, is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to provide legal support during the maternity leave of one of our team members. This role is a temporary contract position , ideal for a skilled attorney with experience in corporate, commercial and regulatory matters with a specialization in travel law and the UK and EU Package Travel Directives. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented attorney with a desire to handle a wide range of matters, including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance including with data protection legislation, managing corporate processes, managing corporate governance and handling business acquisitions or disposals.
Essential Job Duties
- Provide legal counsel on various corporate, commercial and regulatory matters with a focus on travel law
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts, including but not limited to supplier agreements, terms and conditions, and other legal documents
- Assist in risk management, corporate governance and internal legal processes
- Handle corporate governance requirements and complete filings, including working with group companies based worldwide to ensure their compliance
- Advise on contract status, legal risks, and the legal liabilities associated with commercial transactions
- Assist with business acquisitions and disposals in coordination with outside counsel
- Other duties as required or assigned
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Functions, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Competency
Education: Law degree from a recognized university
Experience: 3-7+ years of corporate experience in a respected large law firm and/or in-house Global travel law experience
Skills/Qualifications: Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization Strong track record of drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a variety of commercial contracts Cruise or travel industry experience highly preferred. As a minimum, experience operating in a highly regulated industry Exceptional organization, prioritization, problem solving and collaboration skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs