• Job Description

  Req#: R4378

  Senior Counsel, Accommodations Commercial

  This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: Two days in-office.

  Our People & Culture and Legal teams make sure we provide a highly ethical working environment where everyone at Priceline can bring their whole selves to work and deliver their very best every single day. We want you to thrive – to feel safe, supported, valued, and growing to your highest potential!

  Why this job’s a big deal:

  You will support the VP, Associate General Counsel, Head of Commercial and Regulatory. Priceline is looking for an energetic, inquisitive, engaging, and experienced senior commercial lawyer to work as the lead lawyer for Priceline’s Accommodations business.

  In this role you will get to:

  • Be the lead point of contact (for the legal team) for business leaders in the accommodations business, a rapidly expanding part of Priceline’s business, and work with the business on their strategically complex partner accounts.

  • Manage commercial contract drafting and negotiations for all accommodations supply and products, driving those contracts through to a successful close.

  • Provide strategic business and legal advice to develop a comprehensive, long-term approach to our external relationships with accommodations and other travel-related partners.

  • Negotiate content supply agreements with major hotel chain partners (key accounts).

  • Apply your intellectual curiosity and a self-starter approach to assist with sophisticated business opportunities and challenges arising in the accommodations business.

  • Design and implement new and revised standardized templates and processes for all areas of the accommodations business, including regular review and updates of global terms and conditions and training to internal business partners.

  • Work with cross-functional teams (across the globe) to identify and drive resolution of legal issues related to privacy, data security, marketing, competition, intellectual property, tax and regulatory areas in order to enable our business partners to offer services that our customers can trust.

  • Instruct and supervise outside counsel on escalated commercial, tax and corporate matters, as needed.

  • Exercise autonomy and an ownership mentality in partnering directly with key stakeholders to quickly and nimbly execute on business objectives and drive results.

  Who you are:

  • At least 8-12 years of legal experience as a qualified attorney; including at least 3 years of in house experience.

  • Prior accommodations and/or travel experience preferred.

  • The bulk of your experience will have been in concluding commercial contract negotiations with a diverse range of business partners. However, some corporate law and tax experience is preferable.

  • Ideally will have some awareness of legal issues arising from cross-border transactions (eg USA- Canada).

  • Exceptional legal education and law firm credentials.

  • Member in good standing with your state bar, with permission and ability to work in your hired location.

  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills are essential.

  • Knowledge and experience of consumer law and Privacy, as well as general knowledge of legal issues facing tech companies is strongly preferred.

  • You will be comfortable working with a contract management tool for contract administration processes whilst being equally comfortable partnering with the business, finance and tax in managing contracts through to completion.

  • Travel will be required (typically in the U.S. and Canada) to visit business leaders and to conduct negotiations with partners.

  • Illustrated history of living the values vital to Priceline: Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability and Trust.

  • The Right Results, the Right Way is not just a motto at Priceline; it’s a way of life. Unquestionable integrity and ethics is essential

  There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. In addition to a competitive base salary, certain roles may be eligible for an annual bonus and/or equity grant.

  The salary range for this position in NYC is $160,000-$200,000.

  The salary range for this position in Dallas is $140,000-$175,000.

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  Who we are

  WE ARE PRICELINE.

  Our success as one of the biggest players in online travel is all thanks to our incredible, dedicated team of talented employees. Priceliners are focused on being the best travel deal makers in the world, motivated by our passion to help everyone experience the moments that matter most in their lives. Whether it’s a dream vacation, your cousin’s graduation, or your best friend’s wedding - we make travel affordable and accessible to our customers.

  Our culture is unique and inspiring (that’s what our employees tell us). We’re a grown-up, startup. We deliver the excitement of a new venture, without the struggles and chaos that can come with a business that hasn’t stabilized.

  We’re on the cutting edge of innovative technologies. We keep the customer at the center of all that we do. Our ability to meet their needs relies on the strength of a workforce as diverse as the customers we serve. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.

  Priceline is part of the Booking Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKNG) family of companies, a highly profitable global online travel company with a market capitalization of over $80 billion. Our sister companies include Booking.com, BookingGo, Agoda, Kayak and OpenTable.

  If you want to be part of something truly special, check us out!

  Flexible work at Priceline

  Priceline is following a hybrid working model, which includes two days onsite as determined by you and your manager (ideally selecting among Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday). On the remaining days, you can choose to be remote or in the office.

  Diversity and Inclusion are a Big Deal!

  To be the best travel dealmakers in the world, it’s important we have a workforce that reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to cultivating a culture where all employees have the freedom to bring their individual perspectives, life experiences, and passion to work.

  Priceline is a proud equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate the unique lenses through which our employees see the world. We’d love you to join us and add to our rich mix!

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• About the company

  Priceline.com is an online travel agency for finding discount rates for travel-related purchases such as airline tickets and hotel stays.

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