Travel Litigation Legal Director

Sacco Mann; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Job description

We are working with a top tier firm, highly ranked by the Legal 500, seeking an experienced solicitor with expertise in travel law and personal injury to join their London Personal Injury, Travel and Regulatory team as a Travel Litigation Legal Director. You will provide strategic legal advice to a diverse client base, including tour operators, cruise and ferry companies, hotel owners, and industry bodies.

This team has an excellent reputation and proven history of advising clients on the legal implications of both major and minor incidents across air, land, and sea. Their expertise includes handling criminal and regulatory matters, as well as defending personal injury claims.

As a Travel Litigation Legal Director, you will:

• Advise on booking terms, contracts, consumer protection, and regulatory issues.
• Handle litigious matters.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Engage in business development and expand the firm's client portfolio.
• Senior candidates will be expected to bring a book of business to help grow the team further.

What they are looking for:

• Qualified Solicitor or equivalent.
• Strong experience in travel law and claims (Private Practice or in-house).
• Transactional, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to develop new business and build client relationships.
• Organised, commercially minded, and a strong communicator.

Beneficial experience also includes:

• Hotel contracts, supplier agreements, or airline regulations.
• Knowledge of regulations such as the Package Travel Regulations, Montreal Convention, or Athens Convention.
• Experience with personal injury claims related to travel.

What's on offer:

• 30 days annual leave + birthday and Christmas shutdown.
• Private medical insurance and fitness allowance.
• Flexible pension and ISA savings.
• Enhanced family leave and emergency care support.
• Hybrid working and dress for your day.
• Bespoke training and development.
• Annual travel allowance.

If you are an experienced Solicitor in London looking to take the next step in your career as a Travel Litigation Legal Director, we encourage you to apply. You can contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann for further information on the role or submit your CV directly to this advert.