Expedia, Inc. has an opening for Corporate Counsel in Seattle, WA.
Job Duties: Review, draft, and negotiate agreements with travel supply partners throughout the world. Provide general legal counsel and advice to the Expedia Group Supply team and other business partners on a range of issues including contract interpretation, internal standards and practices, risk management, insolvencies, pre-litigation disputes, changes in law and regulatory risk. Tasked with selecting outside counsel and managing counsel spend to budget. Draft, update, and train on form contracts and contracting playbooks. Support strategic business and legal initiatives, as well as collaborate with key internal partners such as the privacy, security, tax, and treasury teams. Own key client relationships with internal clients, and delegate work to and supervise paralegals. This position is not eligible for relocation benefits or assistance. May work remotely or from home 2 days/week; must live within commuting distance of Expedia office.
Job Requirements: Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or related field, followed by 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or in a Corporate Counsel-related occupation.
Must be admitted to practice law in a US or foreign jurisdiction.
Position requires 4 years of experience in the following:
- Legal drafting, including contract drafting, dispute response, and legal memorandum;
- Contract negotiation and review;
- Client interviewing;
- Formulating and delivering legal advice;
- Knowledge and understanding of travel/hospitality industry (hotel, vacation rental, cruise);
- Microsoft Office technologies (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Outlook);
- Legal operations technologies including eBilling, contract management, and eSignature;
- Collaboration tools such as ServiceNow, JIRA or ThinkSmart Automated Platform (TAP) tools.
Job ID#: R-110655
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The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $181,000 to $253,500/year.
Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individuals knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.
Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employees passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. View our full list of benefits at "careers.expediagroup.com."