counsel, Agoda north americaAgoda

The role is based in New York City (with WFH flexibility). Get to Know our Agoda Legal Team: In the age of technology, things are constantly changing. The travel industry is much the same. Agoda's Legal team is therefore comprised of dynamic, quick-t The role is based in New York City (with WFH flexibility). Get to Know our Agoda Legal Team: In the age of technology, things are constantly changing. The travel industry is much the same. Agoda's Legal team is therefore comprised of dynamic, quick-thinking and creative problem solvers. They also deliver comprehensive legal counsel that is both strategically proactive and thoughtfully reactive. This leads to regular collaboration with various teams and departments. We hire out-of-the-box thinkers that hold integrity and ethics in the highest regard to ensure that Agoda achieves the right results, the right way. The Opportunity: Agoda is seeking a talented and motivated 'generalist' lawyer to serve as regional counsel for Agoda North America. This role will report directly into the Head of Legal for The Americas and primarily focus on US operations. The scope of legal work is expected to be both diverse and cross-functional. From commercial to intellectual property, from regulatory to litigation, from product to tax - this opportunity calls for a true 'roll up the sleeves' mentality and willingness to offer legal support wherever it may be needed. This role will be based in our New York City office, with WFH flexibility. In this Role, you'll get to: Support a variety of regional legal matters and special projects, while working with Agoda's North America Partner Services team members. Take ownership of reviewing, drafting, negotiating and advising responsibilities for a variety of agreements relating to distribution, supply, software services, vendors and technology/licensing/development. Provide strategic business and legal advice on US-specific litigation and regulatory matters, including coordination with both Booking Holdings' and our affiliate brands' counsel. Manage and resolve legal escalations, including external partner-facing discussions. Work directly with the Head of Legal, The Americas, the growing NYC-based Agoda Legal team, the central Agoda Legal team (based in Bangkok, Thailand), counsel at Booking Holdings and Agoda's affiliate brands, and external counsel, as needed. What you'll Need to Succeed: J.D., from an ABA-accredited law school. Admission, in good standing, to at least one State Bar (New York preferred). 6+ years of relevant generalist or diversified legal experience at a top-tier law firm or the in-house legal department of a global company. Candidates with experience in the travel, hospitality or other related tech industries and as in-house counsel are preferred. It's Great if you have: The ability to thrive working in a fast-paced, high-pressure, entrepreneurial environment. The ability to be a team player who works effectively, collaboratively and cross-functionally, as well as think creatively and be solution-oriented. The ability to navigate deliverables across varying time zones and differing departments within Agoda. A detail-oriented nature and strong organizational skills The ability to work independently and to prioritize workload.
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Manila City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time