At lastminute.Com, we live for the holidays.
We are the European Travel-Tech leader in Dynamic Holiday Packages.
With technology, we turn spontaneous thoughts into meaningful experiences, helping people travel the world.Job TitleLitigation and Legal Product AssociateWorking ModelFull remote from Portugal.TeamYou will join the Litigation and Legal Product team within the Business Legal department, reporting to Litigation and Legal Product Counsel.LevelJunior/Associate profile with 2–3 years of prior experience.LocationPortugal.ContractPermanent – full-time (36h/week).
Travel time requiredAverage 15% needed.What your impact will be- Support the Litigation department, coordinating paralegals and case management activities across different markets, with a particular focus on the UK market.
- Coordinate and liaise with external counsel to ensure effective case handling, consistency, and cost efficiency.
- Collaborate with the Legal Product team in reviewing and advising on the main legal aspects of the company's travel products and related commercial initiatives.
- Support the implementation of internal processes involving Competition Law, Consumer Law, and Tourism Law analysis.
- Prepare and deliver guidance documents, templates, and training materials for internal teams under the supervision of the Group Legal & Litigation Counsel.
- Contribute to the development and optimisation of scalable legal processes that support sustainable business growth.
- Draft and review a wide range of international contracts, including distribution, sales, agency, service, lease, sponsorship, and confidentiality agreements.
- Provide legal advice on the regulatory and contractual framework applicable to the offering and sale of online travel products.Qualifications- Degree in Law; admission to the National Bar Association is a plus.
- Ability to work in a precise, pragmatic, and hands-on manner; demonstrating a problem-solving attitude.
- Perfect knowledge of English (mandatory).
Proficiency in at least one of Italian, German, French, Spanish is a plus.
- Demonstrated excellence in organisational and project management, consistently meeting deadlines and effectively prioritising tasks.
- Proficient drafting skills.
- Confidence in providing support to both legal teams and business units.
- Capability to showcase commercial awareness and a deep understanding of business requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google Suite (Sheets, Docs).
Perks of working with us- An inclusive, friendly, and international environment (you'll be working with colleagues from +10 countries and over 48 nationalities).
- Shorter working week (36h as full time), with a half working day on Fridays.
- Flexible start and end of the working day.
- Possibility to work from anywhere for a period of time per year, defined according to local regulations.
- Fri-Yays: half a day on Friday morning with a no-meeting mandate and dedicated to deep work, personal growth, learning and training.
- Professional and managerial skills development training paths, access to e-learning platforms such as O'Reilly, Udemy, Coursera (depending on the department), and to our internal platform offering bespoke training content.
- 2 paid days off per year for volunteering purposes.
- Occasional social events to foster connections among colleagues.
- Travel industry discounts and exclusive staff fares.
- Support for employees through life's significant moments with leave options (parental responsibilities, marriages, bereavements, relocations, etc.) in line with local laws.Selection process steps- HR interview.
- 1st interview (Manager): soft skills + technical knowledge.
- Final meeting + case study.
- Offer extended.Commitment to diversity and belongingAt the heart of our culture is a commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity or expression, and accessibility.
We strongly believe in creating an equal-opportunity space that welcomes and celebrates the uniqueness of everyone who works here.
We value different lived experiences and respect viewpoints, as we know uniqueness drives innovation.
We want to make sure our people reflect the communities across the world we help travel.Eligibility criteriaBy submitting your information and application, you confirm that you are legally authorised to work in the country of employment and that you do not require visa sponsorship to obtain employment visa status.Seniorities- Entry levelEmployment type- Full-timeJob function- Legal- Hospitality (Industry)#J-*****-Ljbffr