Litigation & Legal Product Associate at lastminute.com

Lisbon, , Portugal -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Knowledge, Project Management, Contract Drafting, Problem Solving, Commercial Awareness, Team Collaboration, Regulatory Compliance, Consumer Law, Competition Law, Tourism Law, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Language Proficiency

Industry

Software Development

Description

Company Description 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 Description We are looking for a Litigation and Legal Product Specialist to join our team of around 1,700 people worldwide to help us power up the traveller's journey for millions of holidaymakers. If you are a master of Tech and Digital legal items and passionate about the Travel world, keep on reading, as you might be the perfect fit for this job. The job in brief: Job Title - Litigation and Legal Product Associate Working model - full-remote from Portugal Team - you will join the Litigation and Legal Product team within the Business Legal department. reporting to Litigation and Legal Product Counsel Level - seniority level is of a junior/associate profile with 2–3 years of prior experience Location - Portugal Contract - Permanent - full-time (EUR 36 h/week) Travel time required - average 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 optimization 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 Your expertise: Degree in Law. Admission to the National Bar Association is a plus. Ability to work in a precise, pragmatic, and hands-on manner; demonstrating problem-solving attitude Perfect knowledge of English language (mandatory) - full proficiency of at least one of the following languages Italian/German/French/Spanish is a plus. Demonstrated excellence in organizational 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 using Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google Suite (Google Sheets, Google Docs), maintaining a consistently high standard of knowledge and application Additional Information Perks of working with us: How we work together: - 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 How we learn together: - Fri-Yays: half a day on Friday morning with a no-meeting mandate and dedicated to deep work, personal growth, learning and training and/or focus time. - 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 Other perks: - 2 paid days off per year for volunteering purposes - Occasional social events to foster connections among colleagues - Travel industry discounts and flash exclusive staff fares - We support our employees through life's significant moments with leave options (e.g parental responsibilities, marriages, bereavements, relocations, etc.) in line with local laws. Wish you were here? We do, too! Selection process steps*: - HR interview - 1st interview (Manager): soft skills + technical knowledge - Final meeting + Case study - Offer extended (*Please note the process can slightly vary. The recruiter in charge will share more details when setting up the interview) Our commitment to celebrate diversity and generate belonging At 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 an equal opportunity space, which is welcoming and celebrates the uniqueness of everyone who works here. We value different lived experiences and respect viewpoints, as we know unicity drives innovation. We want to make sure our people reflect the communities across the world we help travel. Eligibility criteria: By 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. Department: Legal Business

Responsibilities

Support the Litigation department by coordinating paralegals and managing case activities, particularly in the UK market. Collaborate with the Legal Product team to review legal aspects of travel products and implement internal processes.