Partnership Opportunity - Commercial Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a talented Legal Director/Partner to join a reputable law firm's Travel & Regulatory team in London. This role involves providing high-quality legal advice to a diverse client base in the travel and leisure sector, including cruise and ferry companies, hotel owners, and industry bodies. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in business development, advising on commercial travel law, and expanding client relationships. Join this burgeoning team at a large global firm and contribute to the growth strategy of a thriving practice area.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in travel law (private practice or in-house).
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on commercial travel law and regulatory compliance.
• Playing a key role in business development and client relationships.

Skills

Commercial drafting

Contract negotiation

Business development

Travel law knowledge

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Partnership Opportunity - Commercial Solicitor, London

Client:

Bydand Recruitment Group

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Partner / Legal Director – Commercial Travel & Regulatory - London

Senior Commercial Solicitor - Travel Industry

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 and/or following

Experience: Commercial drafting for clients within travel industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising clients on commercial travel law, including regulatory compliance, booking terms and conditions, website compliance, and consumer protection, and drafting commercial agreements.
• Playing a key role in business development, fostering relationships with new and existing clients.
• 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:

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in travel law (private practice or in-house).
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to develop business and expand client relationships.
• 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, with a real opportunity to play a pivotal role in the department's growth strategy.