Senior Legal Counsel - NL

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At , data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We're the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make.

Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

The Senior Legal Counsel Employment forms part of the Litigation, Employment & ERO team, which forms part of the Legal & Public Affairs function. This role will work closely with the Head of Employment NL who oversees all NL employment law topics from a wider perspective (but is not responsible for the overview of the NL works council strategy across the different projects and initiatives).

Day-to-day, the person in this role will combine strong strategic and analytical skills and hands‑on knowledge of Dutch Employment Law with interpersonal skills. Additionally, this role will demonstrate the ability to work independently and flexibly in ’s fast‑changing environment. This role works with senior leaders across the Company and requires strong influencing and relationship building skills.

The role is of a strategic nature and comprises a broad spectrum of activities that add value to the Company and support the Company in achieving its strategic goals.

• Providing general as well as strategic employment legal support and advice,
• Managing strategic/high value employment litigations and termination negotiations
• Providing advice about legal matters and trends relating to predominantly Dutch Labour Law as well as global projects that require (global) labour law assistance;
• Providing assistance with reviewing and rolling out new policies and templates
• Managing outside counsel where needed
• Partnering with key stakeholders throughout the business.

• At least Bachelor degree in Dutch Law
• 5+ years relevant experience in Dutch Employment law, preferably with in‑house experience.
• 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.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and experience in working within an international, multicultural and fast paced environment
• The ability to effectively and proactively provide sound legal advice, exercise good business judgment
• The ability to work with senior management in order to implement policies and processes on a cross‑functional basis
• Demonstrated ability to independently advise, influence and partner with key (senior) stakeholder and appropriately escalating legal and business matters.
• Align business strategy and corporate activities (including transactions) with employment law requirements.
• A confident self‑starter with strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Openness and flexibility to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Fluency in English (both verbal and in writing) is required

• Alignment with ’s values (Customer First, Succeed Together, Own It, Learn Forever, Do the Right Thing).
• Curiosity, flexibility, and a creative, pragmatic approach to problem‑solving.
• Confidence with collaboration.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactivity, resilience, and a drive to deliver results.
• Strong judgment with attention to both the big picture and key details.
• Courage to take a stance and make tough decisions.
• Team‑oriented, self‑aware, and a good listener.
• Agility in prioritizing and meeting deadlines.
• Forward‑thinking, with a focus on emerging legal and policy issues.

This is a pivotal moment in e‑commerce and travel, and joining ’s Legal & Public Affairs (LPA) team provides you with opportunities to shape the future. The LPA team plays a key role in enabling  to become a one‑stop solution for all travel‑related needs, from accommodation to rental cars, flights and attractions, and beyond.…