Legal Counsel, 12mth FTC

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality legal advice and support to the business. As a trusted advisor, the Legal Counsel will work closely with senior management and various departments to mitigate legal risks via effective contract review; resolve disputes; and assist with strategic decision-making.,

• Support internal teams on legal matters, ensuring all activities are aligned with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts (e.g. supply of goods and services, IT, media agencies, sponsorship and more).
• Advising on pricing and advertising compliance (ASA/CAP Code, Trading Standards).
• Developing an understanding of applicable travel law including the Package Travel Regulations.
  
  Fresh ideas and different perspectives are what excite us most and help us to succeed. Alongside bringing these to the role, you'll also need to be a qualified solicitor with experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. We would welcome applications from lawyers with experience in Contract Law, Corporate Law, IT/Technology and/or Data Protection.
  
  Carnival plc is a FTSE250 company and part of the largest cruise company in the world, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our guests. Our success is built on a foundation of diverse talents and perspectives, and we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive., Holidays are one of life's greatest pleasures. Having the chance to relax, escape and explore is a magical thing. And there is no better holiday than a cruise.
No one knows cruising like Carnival UK, where talented people from across the globe come together to create unforgettable holiday happiness. As part of the world's largest holiday travel and leisure company, we take enormous pride in bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britain's rich seafaring heritage, P&O Cruises and Cunard. Collectively they have been delivering unbridled joy, boundless adventure and lifelong memories to millions of people for over 350 years. And in a multi-million pound global holiday market, where cruising has barely scratched the surface, we have the opportunity to do that for many, many more people. Our diverse yet tight knit teams share high standards, heartfelt values and passion for our purpose. Our Culture Essentials describe the expectations we have for ourselves and of each other, in building a culture that supports safe, sustainable, compliant operations and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion. It's through the successful delivery of these extraordinary travel experiences for our target markets and our distinctive culture, that we hope to become Travel's Employer of Choice.

Positioned within our internal structure from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President), this role is classified as a CUK06, offered as a full-time position, on a fixed term basis, with hybrid working including up to two days from home. We offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace where your work makes a real impact. Beyond competitive salaries and benefits, here's what we offer:
• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
• Annual bonus
• A friendly welcome with help settling in
• Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
• Employee-led networks
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes
• Recognition scheme with prizes and awards
• Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
• Company paid private medical and dental insurance and health assessment
• In-house Occupational Health help and access to digital GP
• Life Assurance
• Parental and adoption leave
• Employee Shares Plan
• Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes
• Onsite restaurant offering range of healthy cooked and grab and go meals
• Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal