Legal Counsel

The Travel Corporation; Costa Mesa, Calabasas (CA, CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Travel Corporation seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to join its global Legal & Compliance team. You will advise TTC’s North American businesses while supporting initiatives across our brands and regions, handling travel regulations, commercial contracts, labor matters, data privacy, and accessibility obligations.

Reporting to the Legal & Compliance Director, you will shape the in‑house function with a commercial mindset, manage outside counsel, and collaborate with leaders across TTC’s

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of the California Bar.
• 6+ years of relevant legal experience in law firm and/or in‑house.
• Experience across multiple legal disciplines (travel/consumer regulatory, labor and employment, data privacy, commercial contracts, disputes).
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice to TTC's U.S. operations and global initiatives across TTC brands.
• Advise on travel and consumer regulatory requirements and accessibility obligations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (supplier, technology, marketing, procurement, vendor).
• Support People & Culture on employment matters and policy compliance.
• Advise on data privacy, including U.S. and GDPR related matters and cross-border data sharing.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

J.D.

California Bar admission

Job description

At TTC, we are Enriching lives by connecting people and places.

For over 100 years, we’ve been bringing the world closer together by crafting journeys that create lasting memories, lifelong friendships, and meaningful cultural connections. Across more than 70 countries and our award-winning brands, we design and deliver travel experiences that go beyond sightseeing. They change perspectives.

Behind every unforgettable journey is a passionate team making it happen. That’s where you come in.

Our Values

• Value Every Voice - We put people first.
• Act with Integrity - We do what’s right.
• Explore Beyond Boundaries - We’re driven by curiosity.
• Own the Outcome - We take responsibility for our decisions.
• Succeed Together - We’ve got each other’s backs.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our newly formed global Legal & Compliance team. Reporting to the Legal & Compliance Director, this role will serve as a trusted legal advisor to TTC's North American businesses while supporting legal and compliance initiatives across our global operations.

This is a unique opportunity for a commercially minded attorney who enjoys hands‑on work across a broad range of legal disciplines. You'll advise on travel and consumer regulation, commercial contracting, labor and employment matters, data privacy, compliance programs, guest claims, and accessibility requirements while helping shape and scale an evolving in‑house legal function.

The position offers significant exposure to international legal issues, business leaders across multiple brands, and the chance to influence how legal and compliance support is delivered across a global travel organization.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide practical legal advice to business leaders across TTC's U.S. operations and support global legal initiatives.
• Advise on travel industry regulations, consumer protection requirements, accessibility obligations, and related compliance matters.
• Manage and maintain travel licensing, registrations, renewals, and regulatory compliance processes.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including supplier, technology, marketing, procurement, and vendor contracts.
• Support People & Culture teams on employment‑related matters, workplace policies, investigations, and compliance requirements.
• Advise on data privacy obligations, including U.S. privacy laws, GDPR‑related matters, and cross‑border data‑sharing arrangements.
• Partner with operational teams on guest claims, dispute resolution, crisis response, and duty‑of‑care matters.
• Deliver compliance training, support policy implementation, and help drive TTC's global compliance program.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel and support litigation and dispute management activities.
• Build strong partnerships across TTC's brands and become a trusted legal resource for stakeholders throughout the organization.

Requirements

ABOUT YOU

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of the California Bar.
• 6+ years of relevant legal experience gained through a combination of law firm and/or in‑house experience.
• Experience practicing in‑house or supporting corporate clients across multiple legal disciplines.
• Strong experience in at least two or more of the following areas:
  • Travel or Consumer regulatory law (preferred)
  • Labor and Employment law (preferred)
  • Data privacy (preferred)
  • Commercial contracts
  • Disputes and claims management
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with outside counsel and managing legal matters across jurisdictions.
• Ability to balance legal risk with practical business solutions.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience within travel, hospitality, transportation, or another highly regulated industry.
• Knowledge of travel‑related regulations, seller‑of‑travel requirements, accessibility laws, or consumer protection frameworks.
• Additional U.S. state admissions or international legal experience.
• Experience building legal processes, templates, training programs, or compliance frameworks.

You are someone who takes ownership, exercises strong judgment, communicates clearly with non‑legal audiences, and enjoys working collaboratively in a fast‑paced, global environment. You are comfortable balancing competing priorities, adapting to change, and providing pragmatic legal guidance that helps the business move forward responsibly.

Other:

• Ability to work from either our Costa Mesa or Calabasas office a minimum of two days per week, with flexibility to travel between locations as business needs require.
• Regular travel will be required to other TTC business locations, including London, as needed to effectively perform the responsibilities of the role.

Closing Date:

November 2, 2026

Please note: We may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.