Associate General Counsel - Toronto, ON

Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) is one of the world’s largest travel retailers and corporate travel managers. The company, which is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia has company-owned leisure and corporate travel business in 23 countries, spanning Australia, New Zealand, the Americas, Europe, the United Kingdom, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Asia. FCTG also operates a global corporate travel management network, which extends to more than 90 countries through company-owned businesses and independent licensees. The company opened its first leisure travel shop in Sydney, Australia in 1982 and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 1995.  Our purpose is to “open up the world for those who want to see”. Every day, we give people all around the world the opportunity to experience something really amazing – travel!

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About The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel to join our Toronto-based legal team. This role focuses primarily on commercial contracts and corporate matters within a global operational context, with additional responsibility for employment law and other general business matters. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in contract negotiation and drafting, an understanding of provincial employment law, and the ability to work effectively across multiple jurisdictions. The ability to work in French is preferred, but not required.

You will be joining a small, but strong, legal team as the lead attorney for Canada matters, reporting to the Regional General Counsel for the Americas. We work in a fast paced, commercially driven environment, and you will be expected to work comfortably with stakeholders from all levels of the company, both locally and globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements including international vendor contracts and global service agreements
• Collaborate with HR and business units on employment-related matters
• Manage employment related disputes and litigation
• Support IT procurement and vendor management across multiple jurisdictions
• Review marketing materials and advertising campaigns for legal compliance
• Monitor Canadian regulatory changes and update internal policies as necessary
• Advise on data privacy and protection requirements (some experience with GDPR preferred)
• Handle corporate secretarial duties and maintain corporate records

Experience & Qualifications

• Required: Minimum 4+ years of legal experience
• Required: Comprehensive knowledge of Canadian business and contract law
• Required: Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Required: Ability to work from Toronto office in accordance with company policy
• Preferred: Fluent in English and French (written and verbal)
• Preferred: Proven track record in managing and mentoring paralegals and/or junior attorneys
• Preferred: Knowledge of Quebec civil law
• Preferred: Travel industry experience
• Required: Member in good standing of a provincial law society

Work Perks! - What’s in it for you:

FCTG is renowned internationally for having amazing perks and an even better culture.  We understand that our people are our most valuable asset. It is the passion and dedication of our teams that keep the company on top of the industry ladder. It’s also why we offer some great employee benefits and perks outside of the norm.

• Have fun: At the heart of everything we do at Flight Centre is a desire to have fun.
• Reward & Recognition: Celebrate the success of yourself and others at our regular Buzz Nights and at the annual Global Gathering - You'll have to experience it to believe it!
• Use your smarts: Our people use their quick thinking, expertise, and tenacity to always figure things out.
• Love for travel: We were founded by people who wanted to travel and want others to do the same. That passion is something you can’t miss in our people or service.
• Personal connections: We are a big business founded on personal relationships.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through initiatives like Diversity Day (paid leave to observe a holiday or cultural celebration of your choice) Employee Resource Groups (Racial Equity, Gender Equity, LGBTQ2IA+, Accessibility, Environmental Justice), DEI education initiatives, and equitable practices, including regular equity assessments and inclusive recruitment protocols.
• A career, not a job: We offer genuine opportunities for people to grow and evolve
• We back our people all the way: We are strongly committed to supporting every single employee in their professional and personal development.
• Giving Back: Our Corporate Social Responsibility program supports nominated charities through volunteering and fundraising, complemented by our Office Environmental Program, LEED® Gold-certified office spaces, and 1 paid Volunteer Day per calendar year.

Benefits Include:

• Generous paid time off policy
• Travel perks/discounts
• Health & Wellness Programs and Employee Financial Wellness Services
• National/International Award Nights and Conferences
• Group benefits including extended health care, dental and vision, gender affirming care, fertility care
• Insurance including life, AD&D, critical illness, long term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• RRSP/RPP with matching
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Share Plan – Ability to purchase company stock on Australian Stock Exchange with partial company match, subject to terms and conditions
• Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses

Location – Toronto, ON

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for then APPLY NOW.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of $165,000. Base salary is dependent on relevant factors, including experience, geographic location, and job requirements.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

Our number one philosophy? Our people. Flight Centre Travel Group’s promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all our employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversity of our society.

We are committed to providing a barrier-free pathway throughout our recruitment process. We welcome accommodation requests to make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. Please advise us about accommodation needs at any point by contacting our Recruitment Team at fccareers@flightcentre.ca

🏆 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards: Silver Winner for Accessibility and Inclusivity (2023)
🌟 GBTA WINiT: DEI Leadership Pinnacle Award (2023)
✈️ CHHR: 5-Star DE&I Employer (2023, 2024)
🌍 Seramount, FCTG Mexico : Member of the Global Inclusion Index (2023, 2024)
🏅 Newsweek: America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024)