Corporate Counsel

About the Position

We are seeking a Corporate Counsel to review and negotiate a wide range of agreements across all companies in the OAG corporate structure. Reporting to the Director of Legal, you will act as a trusted advisor to the sales organization and the wider business, striking a sensible, practical balance between legal risk and sound commercial judgement.

About the Company

OAG is the essential intelligence partner transforming global travel. For nearly a century, we’ve been the foundation the travel industry builds on, trusted, proven, essential. Today, we’re going beyond. We combine unmatched data quality, quantity, and access with breakthrough technology and deep industry expertise to deliver what the industry truly needs: not just more data, but better answers. From real-time operational intelligence to strategic decision-making, we power the entire travel ecosystem, from airlines and airports to technology companies and financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Own commercial drafting end-to-end: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and amendments across the OAG group, working to fast turnaround targets for standard agreements.
• Negotiate supply chain and manufacturing agreements, and technology partnerships including revenue share and other non-standard commercial models.
• Develop and implement legal efficiencies that support and improve contracting processes across the business, including templates, playbooks, guidelines when using AI-assisted contract review tooling.
• Seek continuous improvement in all areas of responsibility, recommend changes, and manage and lead on commercial or regulatory initiatives to ensure that implementation is successfully achieved.
• Deliver regular training on the sales and contract process for regional sales teams, including during onboarding and whenever Regional Sales Directors need it.
• Update Salesforce with agreed custom terms and conditions and help ensure signed agreements reach Legal and are filed in the contract management system.
• Manage, review, and submit corporate registrations, ensuring all documentation is submitted on time and without penalties.
• Support broader Legal department generalist work, including corporate governance compliance and insurance.
• Assist the Director of Legal and deputise in their absence as required.
• Be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Product, Supply Chain, Finance, and the executive team.

Requirements

• Strong commercial transactional experience with enterprises of all sizes, including selling to governmental entities, both domestic and international.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain legal requirements succinctly and simply to non-legal colleagues.
• The ability to strike a sensible, practical balance between legal risk and sound business judgement.
• A good working knowledge of data protection, AI, privacy, and information security.
• Comfort with ambiguity and conflicting priorities, with strong organizational skills and experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Good judgement, attention to detail, and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.

Nice to Have

• Experience in aviation, travel technology, or a data/SaaS business.
• Experience training or enabling commercial teams on contracting processes.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Deal hub, or contract lifecycle management systems.
• Prior experience managing or mentoring junior legal colleagues.

We Offer

• A progressive, non-hierarchical culture where innovation drives everything we build.
• Flexible working arrangements that allow remote work or office attendance.
• An attractive compensation and benefits package, including access to a Simplyhealth cash plan to support your everyday health and wellbeing, a company bonus scheme, Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme, and enhanced pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, volunteering days, and an additional day off during your birthday month.
• Inclusive family benefits designed to support you through parenthood and fertility journeys.
• Work remotely anywhere in the world for up to 1 month per year.
• Annual learning and development budget.

OAG is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and able to perform at their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re happy to have an open conversation about how we can support you.

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