Senior Commercial Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job description

Legal Director / Partner – Travel & Regulatory - London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Director / Partner to join a well-established and reputable law firm’s Travel & Regulatory team. This role offers the opportunity for a talented transactional lawyer to provide high-quality legal advice to a diverse client base within the travel and leisure sector, including companies offering international and UK holidays, the cruise and ferry industry, hotel owners, and industry bodies.

Overview

Title: Legal Director / Partner

Location: London

Salary: Dependant on Experience

Key Responsibilities:

1. Advising clients on commercial travel law, including regulatory compliance, booking terms and conditions, website compliance, and consumer protection and drafting commercial agreements.
2. Playing a key role in business development, fostering relationships with new and existing clients.
3. Being directly involved in the growth of this offering as the team expands - this role is set against the backdrop of further development of this practice area.

Candidate Requirements:

1. Qualified Solicitor with experience in travel law (private practice or in-house).
2. Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
3. A commercial mindset with the ability to develop business and expand client relationships.
4. Knowledge of Package Travel Regulations, the Montreal Convention, and the Athens Convention is advantageous.

This is a burgeoning team at a large global firm. The successful applicant will work alongside the partnership board as the team develops and there is a real opportunity to play a pivotal role in the department's growth strategy.