Senior Legal Counsel, Global Compliance & Ethics at Booking Holdings - in New York, NY

Job description

Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is the world leader in online travel and services that support the entire travel journey. Our platforms - including Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, KAYAK and OpenTable - utilize advanced AI, machine learning and other innovative technologies to simplify and personalize the travel experience for consumers and partners in over 220 countries and territories. Our mission is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. For more information, visit BookingHoldings.com and follow us on X @BookingHoldings. This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: Two days in-office in either our New York City, NY or Norwalk, CT offices. Booking Holdings is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our Compliance & Ethics team. As Senior Legal Counsel, Global Compliance & Ethics, you will develop, implement, and continuously improve core compliance program elements and initiatives, including risk assessment, policies, and processes. As a key member of our global organization, you will collaborate with colleagues across diverse geographies and time zones to drive a unified culture of integrity. This role requires a seasoned professional who pairs deep subject matter expertise with the sophisticated interpersonal skills needed to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across Booking Holdings and our brands. In addition to internal leadership, you will serve as a primary point of contact for outside counsel and strategic third parties. This position reports directly to the Director, Compliance & Ethics Counsel for Booking Holdings. In this role you will get to: Lead the annual Legal & Compliance risk assessment, including planning and implementation oversight and support across all Booking Holdings brands. Partner with Booking Holdings and brand stakeholders on continuous process enhancements and leverage the risk assessment results to inform compliance program developments and effectively manage risk. Provide practical advice and guidance to stakeholders across Booking Holdings and our brands to ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant laws and regulations across a range of subject matters, including Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Conflicts of Interest, Gifts and Entertainment, and Third Party Risk Management. Leverage AI and new technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement across our compliance program, including in the design and deployment of our risk assessment, policies, and processes. Develop, implement, and update compliance policies, procedures, and processes in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, industry standards, and other requirements. Partner with peers on the team to translate policies into effective training and awareness initiatives. Prepare presentations, reports, and other deliverables on compliance programming for a broad range of audiences, including senior management. What you have: J.D. degree or equivalent required. 5+ years of relevant legal or compliance experience, including top law firm experience. Subject matter expertise in core compliance and ethics areas, including anti-bribery and corruption, conflicts of interest, gifts and entertainment, and third-party risk management. Experience translating legal and regulatory requirements into practical advice. Excellent oral and written communication skills with a polished and professional demeanor and demonstrated ability to be clear and concise when communicating with global stakeholders at all levels. Excellent judgment, critical thinking, innovation and creativity, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Highly responsible, dependable, and skilled at managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders; takes ownership and delivers results. A detail-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, effectively managing competing priorities and remaining calm under pressure while adapting to evolving business needs. A hi