Our customer, a British company in the travel industry, is looking for a 8+ PQE in-house Senior Legal Counsel for a permanent role based in Luton.
You will be part of the small but mighty legal team, providing business-savvy, pragmatic support to all areas of the business, but with a particular focus on commercial and contractual matters.
KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
* 8+ PQE UK qualified corporate or commercial lawyer (or non-UK equivalent).
* Significant In-house experience (whether by working in-house or through a client secondment).
* A well-rounded professional who can navigate complex business environments and contribute meaningfully beyond just their primary expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
* This role will provide vital legal support to the business, working as a member of a highly regarded legal team which is responsible for the provision of commercially-minded legal advice and support to the business.
* In particular, this role will provide support to the Strategy, Sustainability, Treasury, Fleet, Engineering & Maintenance, and Facilities teams, with the opportunity to support other areas when the need arises.
* Supporting on strategic corporate projects such as acquisitions, disposals, investments, partnerships, joint ventures, corporate restructuring, etc.
* Advising the Treasury team on customer's payments arrangements, financing and security arrangements (EMTN programme, secured loans, etc.) and hedging arrangements.
* In collaboration with their ESG lawyer, work with the Sustainability team to achieve these objectives.
* Advising the Fleet team and the Fleet Transactions teams on transactions relating to our fleet-related suppliers and our lessors.
* Supporting the business with the procurement of goods and services (particularly in relation to engineering & maintenance and fuel (including SAF)) by providing end-to-end support on Requests for Proposals and the selection and appointment of new suppliers, negotiating agreements and advising on issues relating to supplier relationship management.
* This role will support the Facilities Team to manage that property portfolio which may include negotiating leases and licences, negotiating consents or resolving disputes with landlords.
* Along with other members of the legal team, supporting the Senior Legal Leadership Team with continuous team improvement initiatives.
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