Senior Managing Counsel

• The Senior Managing Counsel - Employment & ERO (WOCO) (“Senior Managing Counsel”) is a key member of the Employment & ERO (Employee Relations Office) team, within the Legal & Public Affairs function
• This role is a subject matter expert in Dutch (NL) employment law, providing leading advice on legal matters and trends relating to predominantly NL employment law as well as global projects that require (global) employment law assistance
• The Senior Managing Counsel manages strategic/high value collective and individual employment matters, with a focus on NL but also encompassing global employment law projects
• The Senior Managing Counsel Employment manages the ERO function
• In this capacity, they maintain an overview and safeguard a consistent global works council strategy across the different projects and initiatives in which the Employment Law team is involved
• The ERO function - as overseen by the Senior Managing Counsel - is responsible for the effective coordination and centralised communication with the NL works council, and is their central/first point of contact
• The Senior Managing Counsel has awareness of and, where necessary, supports the execution of global consultation requirements, led by local HR teams and supported by the wider Employment law team
• As a manager of approximately two people, this role requires direct coaching and professional development skills
• This role reports to the Director of Employment law and will work closely with the Head of Employment NL, the Senior Managing Counsel EMEA/APAC and the Senior Managing Counsel UK/Americas, who oversee all employment law matters from a geographical perspective, and who will follow and support the global works council- and consultation strategy as set by the Senior Managing Counsel , across the different projects and initiatives
• The Senior Managing Counsel works closely with senior business leaders across the Company on employment legal and works council strategy topics and requires strong influencing and relationship building skills
• Day-to-day, the Senior Managing Counsel will combine strong strategic and analytical skills and hands-on knowledge of employment law with excellent interpersonal skills
• They will demonstrate the ability to work independently and flexibly in Booking.com’s fast-changing environment
• The role is of a strategic nature and comprises a broad spectrum of activities that add value to the Company and support the Company in achieving its strategic goals
• The tasks and responsibilities of this role are focussed on three key areas: (i) managing the ERO function, with a focus on the Netherlands, but with accountability for the global strategy, ii) providing general employment legal support and advice in NL and global matters; (iii) managing strategic employment litigation
• Next to their employment law role (which involves strategic advice and managing potential litigation), this person will mainly manage the ERO function and will keep the overview and safeguard a consistent global works council strategy across the different projects and initiatives that the Employment legal team are involved in
• Managing the ERO function of the Employment Legal team, identifying risks and opportunities to safeguard an effective and efficient working relationship between the Company and the NL works council
• Setting the NL works council strategy and safeguarding consistent implementation of this strategy across the different projects and initiatives that the Employment Legal team are working on
• Setting the centralized, overarching global consultation strategy, liaising closely with the local HR teams and wider employment law team
• Drive strategic litigation(s) in individual and collective employment law cases
• Provide advice on the full range of (Dutch) employment law and HR practice areas
• Contribute to (global) projects/initiatives based on general knowledge of labour laws
• Contribute legal expertise to a wide range of HR activities such as employment conditions, organisational changes, disciplinary actions, employment contracts, investigations, managing sick employees, dismissals and settlement agreements, engagement with trade unions and works councils
• Align business strategy and corporate activities (including transactions) with local employment law requirements
• Proactively keep up with new legislation, case law and market development to anticipate any upcoming legal change and ensure Booking.com is compliant
• Proactively inform and train the HR department on new developments in Dutch employment law
• Provide pragmatic and effective legal support to manage employment law and HR-related risks
• Advise on and assist with employee representation/works council/trade union matters

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