Overview

Senior Managing Counsel - Competition & Consumer Law

The Senior Managing Counsel - Regulatory Strategy is a subject matter expert in competition & consumer law as well as digital regulations providing advice on matters with high complexity and risk, and with a global scope. As a manager, the Senior Managing Counsel effectively manages team priorities, identifies escalations from direct reports and manages upwards as appropriate.

We are open to hearing from candidates located in Amsterdam, Brussels and Manchester for this role.

Key Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Working on multiple high profile and impactful legal matters - including implementation of new digital regulations - with minimal supervision, partnering with other subject matter lawyers and proactively interacting with senior business stakeholders;
• Thorough informed and robust decision making, providing clear and risk-based recommendations on matters of high and strategic complexity;
• Together with business stakeholders, developing creative and innovative risk mitigations;
• Drafting, advising and reviewing strategic and high value legal documents / agreements;
• Negotiating and influencing matters of high complexity and risk externally, including with public authorities;
• Assisting in the planning and alignment of the priorities of the Legal and Public Affairs team, actively providing input and ensuring external counsel are effectively managed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor degree (Master’s Degree / Specialised Diploma is an advantage) and admission to practise in at least one jurisdiction
• 8-12 years experience in a reputable law firm or in-house team
• Admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction
• In-depth knowledge of EU competition law
• Knowledge of consumer protection laws, online platform regulations, Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Digital Services Act (DSA)
• Previous experience in reputable law firms, regulators and/or multinational companies working on complex matters across jurisdictions
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, and ability to directly and independently support multiple business stakeholders on challenges of high complexity and risk
• Experience in providing advice on strategic legal matters, accurately identify risks
• Excellent in providing simple, concise & pragmatic advice, drafting clear documents and written communications for legal matters
• Ability to successfully manage complex projects and team’s resources through effective prioritization
• Strong ability to lead and inspire a team, helping with prioritization, clear instructions and support with communication
• Strong collaborative, professional approach; able to succeed in and lead diverse, multidisciplinary, multicultural teams
• Adaptable, with a growth mindset, ready to embrace change in order to meet evolving business needs, work in ambiguous situations and under pressure, and learn from mistakes

Other traits

• Alignment with Booking.com’s values (Customer First, Succeed Together, Own It, Learn Forever, Do the Right Thing).
• 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.

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."

Our team values

• 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

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 has 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.

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

• 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.

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.