Senior Legal Counsel - Strategic Partnerships

Senior Legal Counsel - Initial three months (potential for extension) - ASAP Start

Location: Remote (potential for occasional office attendance required)

We are working with a leading organisation that is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to act as the primary legal advisor to its Strategic Partnerships team. Our client partners with third parties including airlines, banks, e-commerce platforms, affiliate networks, corporate travel agencies, and meta-search providers—to expand distribution, drive demand, and increase bookings. This role will focus on leading negotiations of complex commercial contracts, working closely with the contracting team, internal stakeholders, and legal specialists across privacy, compliance, and competition. You will also support other areas of the Marketing and Corporate Development functions when required, providing commercial and pragmatic legal advice that shapes business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate clear, commercially focused legal agreements with strategic partners.
• Act as the first point of contact for the Strategic Partnerships contracting team, providing practical legal support.
• Liaise with business stakeholders to ensure agreements and projects align with strategic objectives while safeguarding legal protections.
• Engage with external counsel as required to ensure negotiations remain smooth and efficient.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Legal & Public Affairs team, as well as wider business stakeholders.
• Maintain a well-organised and structured approach, with strong prioritisation skills in a fast-paced environment.

Suitable Candidate:

Qualified lawyer with 8 years’ + PQE (experience in-house within marketing, technology, or commercial contracting preferred). Strong background in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements. Proven ability to act as a trusted advisor, balancing commercial drivers with legal risk. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence to influence and advise senior business leaders. Experience working across international markets and with diverse partner types (e.g. airlines, banks, or e-commerce) is advantageous. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to work with a leading organisation within in it's sector and to be a part of a collaborative and forward thinking team.

To apply for this role, please do so via this advert or contact Charlie Cripps at Venn Group on ccripps@venngroup.com for further details.