Legal Counsel

Who you are

• 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
• Curiosity, flexibility, and a creative, pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• Confidence with collaboration
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Proactivity, resilience, and a drive to deliver results
• Strong judgment with attention to both the big picture and key details
• Courage to take a stance and make tough decisions
• Team-oriented, self-aware, and a good listener
• Agility in prioritizing and meeting deadlines
• Forward-thinking, with a focus on emerging legal and policy issues

What the job involves

• 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
• Team is split between Brussels, Belgium and Amsterdam, the Netherlands as a result we're open to discussing the role with candidates in both locations
• 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

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Free access to Headspace for you and your loved ones
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Meditation and Breastfeeding rooms at the office
• Booking Cares - 2 days per year to volunteer and learn
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Pension plan
• Annual paid time off
• Parental leave - 22 weeks
• Grandparent leave - 10 days
• Care leave - 10 days
• Bereavement leave - up to 4 weeks
• Anniversary leave
• Working from Home Furniture and Ergonomic Support
• Working from Abroad - up to 20 days per year
• Discounts & Wallet credits to spend on our products
• Upgrade to Booking.com Genius Level 3
• Friends & Family Booking.com discount vouchers
• Free access to online learning platforms
• Development and mentorship programs to support career growth
• Access to trainings and workshops
• Team development opportunities
• Local discount programs
• Game rooms in offices
• On-site meals, coffee and snacks including vegan options