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Booking.com

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level

AI generated summary

  • You need 3-5 years' attorney experience, including FinCrime counsel, strong analytical skills, and the ability to provide practical legal advice and manage tasks independently and collaboratively.
  • You will provide legal advice on financial crime regulations, develop compliance policies, collaborate with internal teams, and advise on contracts and new products regarding financial crime matters.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years' attorney experience, preferably in both top law firm and in-house environments and including at least two years of experience as FinCrime counsel in corporate, government or law firm environment
  • Experience in payments industry, specifically in FinTech landscape a plus
  • Ability to provide practical, strategic and business-oriented legal advice
  • Ability to build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels of management and work within cross-functional teams to develop solutions to complex legal/business issues
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple time sensitive tasks
  • Must be detail-oriented and demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Strong organizational skills, quick learner with a strong work ethic and sense of initiative
  • Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear and simple advice and to communicate effectively with non-legal internal colleagues across our company

Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day legal advice on financial crime related matters related to EU, UK and US regulations and other sanctions regimes, UK Bribery Act, FCPA, EU AML directives and other global equivalents
  • Provide assistance to develop and maintain FinCrime (along with program team) related policies, procedures and processes to ensure compliance with applicable internal, legal and regulatory standards
  • Work with external (Booking Holdings Inc. and Booking Holdings Financial Services) and internal stakeholders (Payments, FinTech, Internal Audit, Legal) to drive the FinCrime Risk Management Program
  • Provide advisory support to the Compliance & Ethics team by evaluating, strategizing several aspects of the FinCrime Program
  • Advise on financial crime related language in contracts etc.
  • Knowledge-share with several teams across the business (Legal, Operations, Product)
  • Provide legal advice on financial crime aspects to be considered for the development of new products
  • Ensure key stakeholders are kept apprised of relevant regulations and/or increased regulatory risk

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Legal Counsel, Regulatory & Financial Crime role?

The main focus is to provide regulatory and financial crime legal advice related to economic sanctions, export controls, money laundering, tax evasion, and bribery/corruption to Booking.com’s business units and corporate functions.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

The position requires 3-5 years of attorney experience, including at least two years as FinCrime counsel.

What kind of work environment should I expect in this role?

You should expect a fast-paced and diverse work environment where you will respond to quickly developing regulatory changes and work with senior business leaders.

Is experience in the payments industry preferred for this role?

Yes, experience in the payments industry, particularly in the FinTech landscape, is considered a plus.

Will this role involve collaboration with other teams?

Yes, this role will involve extensive collaboration with various internal stakeholders, including Payments, FinTech, Internal Audit, and Legal teams.

Are there opportunities for professional development within the team?

Yes, team members are encouraged to engage in the wider global legal and public affairs communities through speaking engagements, training programs, and association memberships.

What is the company's approach to diversity and inclusion?

Booking.com is committed to equal employment opportunities and strives to have a workplace that reflects the diverse communities it serves, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Who does this role report to?

This role reports to the Senior Managing Counsel - Regulatory & Financial Crime.

What kind of tasks will I need to manage in this role?

You will need to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks, providing practical, strategic, and business-oriented legal advice.

How is the Legal & Public Affairs team impacting the company's strategy?

The Legal & Public Affairs team plays a critical role in enabling Booking.com’s strategy of the Connected Trip by shaping business models, navigating complex regulatory environments, and supporting new product development.

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Mission & Purpose

A career at Booking.com is all about the journey, helping you explore new challenges in a place where you can be your best self. With plenty of exciting twists, turns and opportunities along the way. We’ve always been pioneers, on a mission to shape the future of travel through cutting edge technology, to make it easier for everyone to enjoy amazing experiences wherever they go. Under a desert sky, or in the heart of a bustling city. Discovering the perfect hideaway, or the perfect paella. When you join us, you’ll be part of a community where taking a different path and trying something new is celebrated and supported. And where making a difference counts. We’re determined to make the world of travel more sustainable, more accessible, and more inclusive, to create a positive impact on a global scale. That’s why we’re always looking for people who search for better solutions, the ones eager to stray off the beaten path to find new ways of doing things. Because at Booking.com it’s more than a job, it’s a journey we’re on together.