Travel Litigation Partner

Sacco Mann; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Travel Litigation Partner to join their London team. This role involves providing strategic legal advice in travel law and personal injury, working with a diverse client base including tour operators and hotel owners. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in travel law, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven ability to develop new business. With a focus on client relationships and commercial awareness, this position offers a unique opportunity to advance your career in a reputable firm known for its expertise in travel-related legal matters.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Fitness allowance

Flexible pension

ISA savings

Enhanced family leave

Emergency care support

Bespoke training and development

Annual travel allowance

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Strong experience in travel law and claims, either in Private Practice or in-house.
• Proven ability to develop new business and build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise on booking terms, contracts, consumer protection, and regulatory issues.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements while handling litigious matters.

Skills

Travel Law

Personal Injury Claims

Business Development

Negotiation

Client Relationship Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

We are working with a top tier firm, highly ranked by the Legal 500 who are seeking an experienced solicitor with expertise in travel law and personal injury to join their London team as a Travel Litigation Partner. As a key part of the PI, Travel and Regulatory team 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 Partner, you will:

• Advise on booking terms, contracts, consumer protection, and regulatory issues.
• Handle litigious
• Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Business development and expanding 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
• 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 such as the Package Travel Regulations, Montreal Convention, or Athens Convention.
• Personal Injury claims related to travel.

What's on offer?:

• 30 days annual leave + birthday, and Christmas shut down.
• 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 Partner, 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.