Key Job Responsibilities and Duties:
Carrying out the evaluation of complex product design, including GenAI based initiatives, against global competition and consumer protection regulatory regimes as well as other relevant impactful regulations (e.g. platform-to-business regulations, geo-pricing regulations, the Digital Markets Act, the Digital Services Act and other equivalents).
Working on the implementation of new regulations in various areas of the business
Efficiently collecting and analysing input from business teams, partnering with other legal teams, and escalating any critically strategic decisions.
Presenting and providing recommendations on complex matters, advising Booking.com’s leadership team on legal risks and the appropriate trade offs
Actively maintaining legal budget for owned matters, ensuring external counsel are effectively managed
Qualifications & Skills:
Knowledge of and experience with relevant regulations, including competition law, consumer protection laws, AI regulations, online platform regulations, Digital Markets Act (DMA), Digital Services Act (DSA) and privacy laws
Previous experience in law firms, regulators and/or multinational companies working on complex regulatory matters across jurisdictions
Basic project management experience and commercial awareness
Ability to be proactive and creative, while understanding risk trade-offs
Ability to combine high quality legal work and organizational requirements (including budget setting)
Ability to translate legal requirements across different functions
Familiarity with data and AI rules applicable to online platforms.
Alignment with Booking.com’s values (Customer First, Succeed Together, Own It, Learn Forever, Do the Right Thing)
Flexible and adaptable, able to work under pressure, and learn from mistakes
Ability to build constructive relationships across the business
Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively communicate in small/medium groups; strong influencer in 1:1 and small groups .
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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Detailed instructions on post-application requirements including any required application materials, deadlines, portfolios, coding challenges, or other assessments as defined by BU or department.
Pre-Employment Screening
If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.
