Senior Legal Counsel - Employment Law

Booking.com

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Job Description

Booking.com is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel - Employment Law to join our Legal & Public Affairs (LPA) team in Amsterdam HQ. Within LPA, you will form part of the global employment law team and be the go-to person for the HR department to offer insight into, and advice about, legal matters relating to global employment law (with a significant element of Dutch employment law) as well as global projects that require (global) employment law assistance. So, day-to-day, you will combine both your academic and hands-on knowledge of law with your interpersonal skills. Additionally, you will demonstrate your ability to work independently and flexibly in Booking.com’s fast-changing environment.

Key responsibilities:

Provide advice on the full range of (global) employment law and HR practice areas.
Contribute to global projects based on general knowledge of labour laws.
Contribute legal expertise to a wide range of HR activities such as employment conditions, organisational changes, disciplinary actions, employment contracts, investigations, managing sick employees, dismissals and settlement agreements, engagement with trade unions and works councils and DEI initiatives.
Align business strategy and corporate activities (including transactions) with local employment law requirements.
Proactively keep up with new legislation, case law and market development to anticipate any upcoming legal change and ensure Booking.com is compliant.
Proactively inform and train the HR department on new developments in employment law.
Provide pragmatic and effective legal support to manage employment law and HR-related risks.
Co-develop and review employment policies and procedures.
Draft and update legal templates and HR-related documents.
Advise on and assist with employee representation/works council/trade union matters.
Willingness to deep-dive into other fields of expertise, and make it your own.

Skills and experience required:

An academic degree in Law is mandatory, a Dutch (employment) Law degree is a plus
5+ years of relevant experience in a top tier Law firm and/or major corporation
Experience in providing counsel and advice across the full spectrum of employment law, preferably in one or all of the following jurisdictions: Netherlands, France, Spain and/or Italy.
Experience with works council processes
Ability to explain complex legal topics in a clear and concise manner
Capable of handling complex and high risk cases
Ability to work autonomously, proactively and on time sensitive matters
Capable of adapting and responding to both changing and sensitive situations
Strong work ethic; self-directed and resourceful
Solution oriented and result driven
Proactive, flexible and capable of working independently as well as working in a team
Good communication skills - fluent in English is a must-have
Ability to multi-task with a flexible attitude

Further skills we are looking for:

Aligning with Booking.com’s Values (Think Customer First, Succeed Together, Own It, Learn Forever, Do the Right Thing)
Being curious, flexible, and a creative & pragmatic problem solver
Confident yet collaborative
Ability to influence stakeholders across all levels within the organisation
Being proactive, resilient and having the drive to get things done
Having sound judgement and the ability to see the big picture and simultaneously appreciate the details necessary to operationalise the strategy
Having the courage to take positions and make tough judgment calls
Being a team player, self aware and a good listener - a diverse group will always find the best solution!
Ability to move with agility, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
Forward thinking with an interest in emerging issues in legal and policy

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