Job Description

Discova is searching for a Legal Counsel/Company Secretary to support our global destinations!
About the Opportunity
As our company Legal Counsel/Secretary, you will be responsible for ensuring the business meets its legislative and regulatory requirements in the countries in which Discova operates. This will require the successful applicant to perform the work themselves or engage with a range of advisors in each country, including legal and/or company secretary services.
Your main responsibilities are:  
Compliance management, including but not limited to: Taking a lead in the direction, management and administration of compliance obligations, working with auditors, regulators, legal advisors and colleagues, championing compliance and risk within Discova, identifying the legislative and regulatory requirements in the respective jurisdictions in which Discova operates.
Compliance reporting, including but not limited to: Regular reporting on key compliance requirements to Discova management, keeping up with current changes on all relevant areas of laws and contributing to the enhancement of the knowledge base of the company’s compliance function.
Business partnering, including but not limited to: Provide legal support and advice to business leaders on relevant legal issues and compliance matters, form broad trusting relationships across the business to identify and escalate issues as and when they arise.
Quality Incident & Risk Management
About you
The Essentials:
A bachelor’s degree in law from a reputable law school is required
Fluent in national local language and intermediate to advanced level of written and spoken English
An individual who has strong communication skills and capabilities in managing legal/compliance issues in multiple jurisdictions and diversified backgrounds is desirable
The Attributes:
Strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
Adaptable to a dynamic and ever-changing environment across various time zones
Ability to dive into the details and develop a greater understanding of the Discova operations and compliance framework requirements
Strong problem-solving and analysis skills
Able to remain calm and approachable under pressure
Comfortable working outside office hours when required, potentially including late nights and early mornings
Highly organised approach to work
Willing to travel on business when required
Personally aligned with Discova’s company purpose and values
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications would be an advantage
Commercially savvy and a non “black letter” approach
About UsThe Discova brand was launched in July 2019 and is the newest brand in the Flight Centre Travel Group family of brands.  The merger of Buffalo Tours in Asia and Olympus Tours in the Americas created a global DMC business with more than 20 years experience in delivering amazing travel experiences to our customers. With a purpose to connect people and places with a world of possibilities, we are the travel people who work globally, live locally and go the extra mile to help our partners extend their reach.
Finally, if you are successful, you will find out that working with Discova is more than just a job. To be part of the Discova family is to be in your element. We offer an exciting career progression globally and a fantastic and supportive team culture and social events that are the envy of the industry.Get in touch now and Discova a world of possibilities!