About Us: At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We're the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.
The Legal Counsel - Regulatory Strategy collaborates with the business on compliant product launches and iterations, contract negotiations and the implementation of new regulation into our existing product offerings with a focus on data-related and AI initiatives.
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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 .
Why join the Legal & Public Affairs Team now?
This is a pivotal moment in e-commerce and travel, and joining Booking.com's Legal & Public Affairs (LPA) team provides you with opportunities to shape the future. The LPA team plays a key role in enabling Booking.com to become a one-stop solution for all travel-related needs, from accommodation to rental cars, flights and attractions, and beyond. This offers travellers what we like to call the 'connected trip' - enabling them to book every aspect of their travel experience seamlessly through our familiar, easy-to-use website or mobile app. As a member of the LPA team you will partner with the business to navigate complex regulations, build new products, and negotiate key deals-while driving ethical, sustainable growth.
Who we are?
We are an award winning team of around 200 professionals from 36+ nationalities, with lawyers qualified in multiple jurisdictions and non-lawyers specializing in public policy, economics, compliance, and risk. We have been recognised and shortlisted individually and as a team by the Legal 500 GC Powerlist, Assoc. of Corp Counsel, Global Competition Review, The Lawyer GC of the Year (shortlisted), Compliance Week and the Financial Times. We encourage active participation in the industry, with board membership and representation at industry bodies at multiple levels, starting with our Chief Legal & Public Affairs Officer, who is currently ACC President for Europe. We also engage with stakeholders on policy issues impacting travel and tech innovation, including through our new public affairs blog, "A World Worth Experiencing."
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!
Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance:
Booking.com's Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, 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
Inclusion at Booking.com:
Inclusion have been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.
Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: "At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn't just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It's a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech."
We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Application Process:
This section should provide:
- Let's go places together: How we Hire
- Detailed instructions on post-application requirements including any required application materials, deadlines, portfolios, coding challenges, or other assessments as defined by BU or department.
This role does not come with relocation assistance.
Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.
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.