The role is global in scope, so a truly international perspective is key, as is the ability to source, analyse and manage input from a range of internal and external stakeholders. This role is a key part of the successful partnership between LPA and ABU, and you will be an important contributor to Booking.com’s continued growth, innovation and success.
This role is based in the Netherlands.
Key Job Responsibilities and Duties:
- Liaising with business units as a reliable and commercially minded first point of contact within legal for specific types of queries
- Assess and interpret regulations relating to STRs globally by completing Legal Impact Assessments of these regulations.
- Support the Segments Compliance and local teams in the implementation of new STR requirements, drafting partner communications when necessary.
- Manage external counsel within a specified budget to support the interpretation of local legislation and horizon scan for new applicable legislation.
- Be well structured, clear and organised, and enjoy working within a very fast paced environment
The LPA point of contact for Homes Product initiatives completing Product Risk Assessments and co-ordinating subject matter expert advice. - Work closely with Public Affairs, the wider LPA team, Homes Product teams and other business units when required.
- Support the wider ABU Legal team in establishing effective ways of working with business stakeholders.
- Support with the creation and implementation of efficient and scalable ways of working to enable sustainable business growth.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor degree and admission to practise in at least one jurisdiction
- 2 - 4 years experience in a reputable law firm or in-house team
Qualified to practice law in the EU, UK, or US.
Native or fluent English speaking and writing skills.
Adaptable, with a growth mindset, ready to embrace change in order to meet evolving business needs, work in ambiguous situations and under pressure, and learn from mistakes
Experience negotiating commercial agreements
Confident self-starter with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
Curious, flexible, and a creative & pragmatic problem solver
Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail
Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines, prioritising appropriately, and an understanding of the need to balance risk with business objectives.
Strong collaborative, professional approach.
Ability to thrive within a dynamic, multidisciplinary and multicultural team located in diverse locations, and get things done
High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Google Suite (Sheets, Docs), and AI platform usage, with a commitment to continuous improvement
Aligned with Booking.com’s Values (Think Customer First, Succeed Together, Own It, Learn Forever, Do the Right Thing).
As a team, we believe in:
Being integral to decision-making, shaping Booking.com’s future.
Supporting Booking's mission to make travel accessible, fostering openness and curiosity.
Offering opportunities for team members to explore new areas or specialize.
Providing holistic, integrated legal and public affairs advice.
Continuously improving Legal Operations, innovating, and sharing best practices.
Learning from mistakes and embracing growth.
Working collaboratively with a sense of humor and enjoying the journey together!
Booking.com’s Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive , as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include:
Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave
Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)
Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit
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