Head of Legal and Compliance

Head of Legal & Compliance - The Travel Corporation (TTC) Location: Sydney About Us For more than 100 years, The Travel Corporation (TTC) has been creating enriching travel experiences across 70 countries, powered by exceptional service, innovation, and a deep commitment to responsible travel. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on, and commercially minded Head of Legal & Compliance to build and lead TTC’s first in‑house legal and compliance function. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary, you will guide a small, high‑performing team while providing strategic legal support across all TTC divisions globally. What You’ll Do Legal Leadership & Strategic Advisory Lead and deliver the full suite of legal, compliance, and regulatory services across TTC’s global operations. Oversee matters including contract drafting and negotiation, commercial and corporate law, good governance, labour & employment, litigation, and disputes. Provide legal expertise in data privacy, data protection, intellectual property, and statutory governance. Partner with senior stakeholders across Sales, Commercial, Operations, Marketing, Procurement, Tech, Finance, and People & Culture. Establish robust systems, processes, and workflows that strengthen TTC’s legal and regulatory framework. Compliance & Governance Design, implement, and oversee TTC’s Business Ethics & Compliance Program, including related policies, procedures, and technology‑enabled tools. Create and deliver compliance training and maintain global compliance records. Strengthen corporate governance practices, supporting board reporting, reserved matters, delegation of authority, and statutory requirements. Regulatory & External Engagement Act as TTC’s main point of contact with global regulators, ensuring strong relationships and effective compliance. Manage strategic partnerships with external firms to support complex or specialised legal matters. Stay ahead of developments across key jurisdictions including the UK & EU, USA, Australia, Canada, and South Africa. Team Leadership Lead and develop a geographically dispersed team, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance culture. Drive continuous improvement and ensure a strong operating rhythm with the CLO, providing visibility of significant legal and regulatory matters. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner with colleagues responsible for Data Privacy, IP portfolio management, and subsidiary governance. Support the Chief Legal Officer on key initiatives aligned with TTC’s objectives. What Success Looks Like You will excel in this role if you demonstrate : Sound judgment and the ability to navigate complex legal issues with clarity. Effectiveness in ambiguity, making well‑reasoned decisions in fast‑changing environments. A hands‑on, practical mindset, comfortable drafting, negotiating, and diving into detail. Strong communication and stakeholder management, building trust across all levels. Resilience and adaptability, thriving under pressure and shifting priorities. A global perspective, with experience working across multiple jurisdictions and cultures. What You Bring 12+ years’ post‑qualification experience, ideally from a combination of top‑tier private practice and global in‑house roles. A bachelor’s degree in law (LLB or LL.L.) and admission to a recognised bar (Australian or US admission advantageous). Proven experience advising senior leadership and influencing decision‑making in complex environments. A passion for building teams, improving processes, and setting up a best‑practice legal function from the ground up. Why TTC Travel Benefits : Generous travel perks across all TTC brands for you, your mates, and your family. Love for Travel Benefit : Annual travel credit you can use on any core TTC brand. Learning and Development : Access to global development programmes plus a 2,000 AUD annual training fund. Wellbeing Support : Comprehensive employee assistance and wellbeing programmes. Volunteer Leave : Two paid days per year to support causes you care about. Parental Leave : Twelve weeks paid for eligible employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr