Hybrid role- Needham MA

Who we are: 

We believe that we are better together, & at Tripadvisor, we welcome you for who you are. Our workplace is for everyone, as is our people-powered platform. At Tripadvisor, we want you to bring your unique perspective & experiences, so we can collectively revolutionize travel & together find the good out there.

You will report to the Assistant General Counsel for the Tripadvisor brand & will be an integral member of both the Legal Team & the Vacation Rentals business unit.  The successful candidate will be an organized, creative, & articulate legal professional who is able to manage a number of high-priority matters in a fast-paced environment.  The role will carry a significant amount of autonomy.  The Attorney, Litigation/Commercial will be expected to work in a cross-functional, hybrid work-from-home, work-from-office model, with limited travel on an as-needed basis.

What youll do:

This position will involve working on contentious matters for the global Tripadvisor Group, focusing on such matters within the USA. The role will incorporate not only litigation but also risk management, strategic decisions, & oversight of external counsel where necessary.  Candidates should be familiar with a wide range of contentious matters, with experience in litigating all the way from pre-filing to trial & appeal. 

The role will also support & provide product, regulatory, commercial, & transactional advice to various teams within the Tripadvisor Group, with a focus on its global Vacation Rentals businesses.  This position will report directly to the Assistant General Counsel for the Tripadvisor brand; but will work closely with the Head of Business Strategy & Operations for Vacation Rentals, Flights & Cars, & the product & engineering teams dedicated to the Vacation Rentals businesses.  While every day will be different in this fast-paced position, some of the roles & responsibilities you can expect include:

• Providing legal support on a wide scope of matters for the business, including the Vacation Rentals business unit;

• Ensuring compliance with applicable local, national, & international laws & regulations affecting Internet platforms;

• Overseeing changes & developments in product offerings & managing risks related thereto;

• Providing strategic legal & business advice to help develop comprehensive, long-term approaches to significant or recurring legal issues/risks;

• Drafting & negotiating commercial agreements, including data processing agreements, terms of use/terms of service, subscription agreements, technology & content licenses, services agreements, & business development agreements;

• Collaborating with various other teams to ensure tax obligations concerning advertisers & travelers are handled appropriately;

• Providing advice with respect to promotional materials, online/offline advertising, & email marketing;

• Working closely with other lawyers in the Legal Department ( in the UK & US offices) in a collaborative manner; and

• Engaging & managing outside counsel.

What we are looking for: 

• 3+ years of experience, preferably both in private practice & in-house, covering transactional, regulatory, & adversarial matters. 2+ years of litigation experience is essential but with the desire to broaden out into wider e-commerce-related work.

• Experience of work relating to the travel industry and/or online marketplaces is very desirable. 

• JD from an accredited law school, & member of a state bar - with a willingness to sit for the Massachusetts bar, if not already a member.

• Strong work ethic & the ability to prioritize & follow through on numerous projects concurrently in a dynamic environment.

• A self-starter who is able to work well both independently & as part of a team, with strong organizational & interpersonal skills.

• Effective written & oral communication skills.

• Excellent business judgment & strategic thinking.

• Fluency in English is required; fluency in a second European language (particularly Spanish, French, Italian, or German) is a plus, but not required.

If you need a reasonable accommodation or support during the application or the recruiting process due to a medical condition or disability, please reach out to your individual recruiter or send an email to AccessibleRecruiting@tripadvisor.com & let us know the nature of your request. Please include the job requisition number in your message. 

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