Senior Managing Counsel (Employment, UK, Ireland and North America)

• The Role: As Senior Managing Counsel - Employment UK&Ireland / US / Canada / LatAm, you will combine both academic and hands-on knowledge of Law with strong interpersonal skills
• You will demonstrate the ability (and desire) to work independently and flexibly in Booking.com’s fast-changing environment
• In this role it is expected from you to make decisions together with your main stakeholders, independently and confidently
• Additionally, you will manage and check on advice from the external employment counsel(s), as well as challenge the HR Business Partner on whether advice should be sought
• Provide pragmatic and effective legal support to manage Employment Law and HR questions and risks across multiple entities within the UK&Ireland/ US / Canada / LatAm regions
• Act as the main contact for the (external) counsels and HR Business Partners in the region
• Support with global HR/employment projects initiated within Booking.com contributing to Booking.com’s aim to remain a great employer and be an amazing place to work
• Proactively inform the HR department with new developments on Labour law
• Provide training on legal matters to HR and managers, discuss policies to be implemented, and supervision over external legal costs
• Contribute legal expertise to a wide range of (HR) activities such as disciplinary actions and terminations, organisational changes, employment contract issues and reviews, compensation & benefits
• Develop, implement and review of employment policies and procedures; advise on Employee Representation where applicable
• Proactively advise on the improvement of procedures in order to prevent recurring issues arising
• Provide going-concern updates and discuss important changes within the region to the Director Employment Law

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