Legal Counsel II

Travelport is a place of opportunity. It's our incredible team that makes our company great - our people drive our winning culture.

What's Travelport?

Travelport is a worldwide travel retail platform. Our next-generation marketplace connects buyers and sellers that share our passion for delivering exceptional travel experiences. Unconflicted and independent, we are reinventing a simpler future for travel's complex ecosystem.

What does a great Legal Counsel II do?

The Legal Counsel role at Travelport is pivotal to support the company's operations in the Americas. This role will focus on drafting and negotiating commercial contracts that facilitate the provision of travel and related services, with other duties as required of a corporate generalist. This person must be a results-oriented lawyer with an awareness of commercial objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and negotiations support to Travelport business teams on a wide range of legal issues, supporting Travelport's sales and account and airline management teams in the US, LATAM and Canada.
• Analyze, draft, negotiate, and manage contracts.
• Keep up to date on Travelport's internal systems, processes, financial requirements, product offerings and other business strategies and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and legal controls while providing a business sensitive, value added approach to the delivery of legal service.
• Provide timely, clear, and thoughtful legal guidance to clients on potential risks and issues
• Direct and manage outside counsel as required, particularly regarding disputes arising from above responsibilities.
• Provide legal support with respect to other issues and areas affecting Travelport's business as reasonably required.

What we look for/who would prosper in this role?

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 3-6 years of relevant work experience as legal counsel supporting commercial transactions and a variety of contract types. Foundational experience required with a national or regional law firm or in an in-house role. (Big Firm Experience a plus.)
• Knowledge of the in-house legal role and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with the ability to build rapport with a diverse range of business and legal partners.
• Able to manage multiple complex initiatives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Superb organizational skills, detail oriented, flexible, innovative, and culturally sensitive.
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese is helpful, as is experience with technology transactions.

As we evolve and grow as a business, so will you.

You will thrive within an inclusive and diverse workplace where you are encouraged to think differently, and have the courage, confidence & ambition to challenge what's been done before, and be bold to win!

Benefits of working at Travelport

We believe all employees contribute to the success of the company and should be able to share in that success, which is why all jobs are eligible to participate in our bonus program with any payouts being subject to individual and company performance. We offer a comprehensive benefit program that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life, a competitive 401(k) match.

We make health and wellness a priority and offer a generous paid time off policy as well as contributing to our communities with an annual volunteer day off.

Salary Target: $150,000 - $175,000

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

Interested? We'd love for you to get in touch!

*Please note that if your application is progressed, you may be asked to complete a self-recorded video interview, at a time that works best for you. This is your chance to bring your skills & experience to life in your own words and style. Ensure you keep an eye on your junk folder just in case our invitation finds its way there.*

We are an equal opportunities employer and will consider all qualified applicants purely on their skills and abilities. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation, if needed.

Travelport is a worldwide travel retail platform. Our next-generation virtual marketplace connects travel buyers and travel sellers, that share our passion for delivering exceptional travel experiences.

Unconflicted and independent, we are re-inventing a simpler future for travel's complex ecosystem.

Our platform gives the industry the power to help people see the world. We make it simple for businesses like airlines, hotels, and car rental companies to connect to agencies and travelers, through personalized and engaging content.

We are a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities and customers we serve. We are socially responsible, and we give back to our communities.

We encourage our people to think differently and have the courage, confidence, and ambition to challenge what has been done before.

Travelport is on a mission to make Travel easier and more rewarding for everyone.