HBX Group is the world’s leading technology partner, connecting and empowering the world of travel. We’re game-changers, disruptors, the people who bring together local and global brands in accommodation, transport, activities and payments through our network of 300,000 hotels worldwide, 60,000 hard to reach high value clients such as tour operators, travel agents and loyalty schemes across 140 source markets. We are tech-driven, with a customer-first philosophy, and commercial teams whose knowledge and relationships on the ground are second to none. And of course we have an amazing team! Our people, Team HBX Group, are the beating heart of the company who we encourage to ‘move fast, dream big and make the difference’ every day. In fact, we believe that it is tech + data + people that truly sets us apart in the market, alongside our ‘global approach, local touch’ mentality. We’re headquartered in Palma, Mallorca and employ around 3,500 people worldwide.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Senior Commercial Legal Advisor
Location Spain
Full time
Role Summary
The Senior Legal Counsel will play a pivotal role in supporting Roiback’s commercial operations and strategic initiatives. This position is responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, providing legal education to commercial teams, and leading legal aspects of key strategic projects. The role also involves managing external legal advisors and potentially leading internal team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Contract Management:
- Review, draft, and negotiate all types of commercial agreements to ensure proper documentation of relationships, obligations, and responsibilities between Roiback and external parties.
- Legal Education & Training:
- Deliver legal training and share materials with commercial teams to raise awareness of legal topics impacting strategy and operations. Provide guidance on negotiation, drafting, risk mitigation, and best practices.
- Strategic Project Leadership:
- Act as the legal lead in strategic Roiback projects, offering early guidance on legal implications, requirements, and risk assessments.
- Team Leadership:
- Manage and mentor team members, fostering a culture of engagement and continuous improvement.
- Process Optimization:
- Reshape current ways of working by improving, simplifying, and designing contract templates, guidelines, and procedures aligned with Roiback’s dynamic environment.
- External Counsel Coordination:
- Oversee external legal advisors across jurisdictions, ensuring efficient service delivery, cost control, and alignment with business goals. Act as the primary liaison between external counsel and internal stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 8 years of experience as an in-house legal counsel, with a focus on commercial or technology law.
- Proven experience working within and leading teams, with a track record of inspiring high levels of employee engagement.
- Hands-on experience with contract business volumes and pricing, including proficiency in tools such as Excel.
- Law degree from a reputable institution; a double degree in Business Administration is strongly preferred.
- Business-level proficiency in both English and Spanish.
At HBX Group, we believe that diversity drives innovation and makes travel a force for good.
We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and
respected, embracing different backgrounds, perspectives and talents. Join us and be part
of a team where diversity and equal opportunities really do make a difference.
You will have the opportunity to work for a company that is going through significant change in becoming the world´s leading travel services provider. We are looking for people that are ready to ride the wave in this exciting journey.
As well as an attractive benefits package you will be able to work:
Within an innovative, engaging and multicultural environment.
Have the opportunity to build strong and lasting business relationships and friendships from around the world.
Have the opportunity in developing your career locally or within one of our beautiful working locations across the globe.
Top Skills
What We Do
Hotelbeds are global leaders in the TravelTech space, connecting and empowering businesses by facilitating bridges in the ever-changing and expanding travel ecosystem. Our cloud-based technology platforms offer fast and simple access to a global network of travel products, from accommodation to ancillaries and payments, while rich data and intelligence helps to generate demand. By operating exclusively in the B2B arena, we are uniquely placed to drive growth for our partners without competing for the end customer. Our teams of 3000+ experts on the ground provide local expertise and support to boost trading even further, even in the most hard-to-reach spaces. Our unique blend of technology, data and passionate people serves as a catalyst for B2B travel players aiming to unlock their full potential.
