Corporate Counsel – Remote

Corporate Counsel – Remote 

Embark on the next step in your career journey with Direct Travel! 

As one of the fastest growing Travel Management Companies (TMC) in the world, Direct Travel is committed to reimagining what is possible for the industry, including business travel, personalized experiences, and meetings & events. Under the forward-thinking direction of our experienced leadership team, we are rapidly expanding and leveraging next-generation technologies to deliver on our vision for The Perfect Trip. This is your opportunity to grow your career and be part of a dynamic team that is setting the new standard of travel and service excellence. If you’re passionate about innovation and ready for what’s next, we’d love for you to join us! 

The Corporate Counsel will collaborate with the General Counsel and advise as to the company’s contractual rights and obligations, solve complex problems, and maintain negotiation and certification records. This role will work closely with sales/account management, RFP response team, and the domestic corporate contracts manager, and report to the General Counsel.  

The ideal candidate will have a background in corporate, commercial, and data privacy law. 

This is a fully remote position. 

Expedition Expectations  

• Serve as a key member of the contract review team with an emphasis on ensuring compliance with Direct Travel’s established policies, procedures, and tolerances as it relates to client agreements in the global context.
• Draft and finalize legal documents including client and supplier contracts, confidentiality agreements, and amendments to the client, SaaS/technology agreements, independent contractors, employees/billable workers, and suppliers, as needed
• Independently facilitate contract escalations with Direct Travel’s General Counsel and Direct Travel’s strategic partner, ATPI.  
• Lead contract negotiations with clients, billable workers, independent contractors ensuring that compliance is achieved and consistency of contractual obligations are met 
• Collaborate and perform cross-functionally across organization, providing legal advice and services on legal matters and industry-specific issues.
• Maintain and manage the Direct Travel CLM/CRM, and be responsible for the entire contract lifecycle, ensuring adherence to Direct Travel’s tolerance and risk levels, for numerous client accounts
• Provide support and feedback for the development and implementation of department processes and procedures, including but not limited to leading special projects, reporting, distribution of contract templates to sales, SOP updates, etc.
• Continuously meet contractual service levels and maintain compliance with other contractual requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Passport to Success 

• Bachelor’s degree
• JD from accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in at least one state and in good standing
• 3+ years’ experience working as an attorney at a law firm and/or in-house legal department
• Established analytical ability and excellent communication and advocacy skills, with an aptitude for practical negotiation, clear thinking and succinct communication to all levels of an organization
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including ability to influence others to deliver on commitments and work with cross-functional teams
• Ability to develop process-driven solutions for recurring issues
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Sharepoint and Outlook)
• Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission

Going the Extra Mile 

• Business acumen with the ability to balance legal risk with commercial needs of a travel management company
• Exercises initiative and independent judgment; self-starter capable of taking ownership of projects/matters
• Ability to manage a high volume of projects and contracts on short timeframes
• Experience in the travel industry and/or meetings & events space
• Experience with international commercial contracts and data processing agreements
• Effective prioritization, adaptability, and ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and functional teams

Benefits Onboard 

In addition to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits Direct Travel offers an employee rewards and recognitions program, Total Rewards Package which includes Wellness, Sustainability, DE&I initiatives, and Mental Health Support. 

Our Brand Voyage: About Direct Travel 

Direct Travel is a leading provider of corporate travel management services. By leveraging both the expertise of its people and innovative solutions, Direct Travel enables clients to derive the greatest value from their travel program in terms of superior service, progressive technologies, and significant cost savings. The company is led by CEO Christal Bemont and Executive Chairman Steve Singh, noted business investor and founder of Concur. Direct Travel has offices in over 80 locations and is currently ranked among the top providers of travel on Travel Weekly’s Power List. For more information, visit www.dt.com. 

Direct Travel is an EOE/AA/Veteran/People with Disabilities employer 

If you're ready to chart a new course and advance your career with the valuable moments and travel experiences that await, we welcome you to submit your resume for consideration at Direct Travel.