Associate Counsel, Marketing & Regulatory

OpenTable; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader in hospitality is seeking a highly organized and motivated attorney to join their Legal team. This role offers the opportunity to provide strategic legal advice on advertising and marketing initiatives while ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and will be instrumental in managing diverse partnerships and contracts. With the flexibility of a remote or hybrid work arrangement, this position promises a dynamic and inclusive culture where your contributions will have a significant impact on the business's success. If you are passionate about the intersection of law and marketing, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off - 20 days a year

Birthday/celebration PTO - 1 day

Annual company weeks off

Flexible sick time off

Paid volunteer time

Parental Leave Benefits

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Group RRSP and DPSP

Major Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of legal experience in marketing and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to draft and negotiate complex contracts.
• Good standing with at least one state bar.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve marketing materials for legal compliance.
• Draft and negotiate agreements for marketing campaigns.
• Provide legal advice on advertising and compliance obligations.

Skills

Legal Research

Contract Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

Intellectual Property Law

Consumer Protection Law

Education

J.D. from a recognized law school

Job description

Associate Counsel, Marketing & Regulatory

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With millions of diners, tens of thousands of restaurants, and 23+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a unique insight into the world of hospitality. We champion restaurants, bars, wineries, and other venues around the world, helping them attract guests, manage capacity, improve operations and maximize revenue.

Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global network that includes OpenTable and KAYAK's portfolio of travel brands including Swoodoo, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined.

Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture. You’ll work in a welcoming and inclusive environment, and get the benefits, flexibility, and support you need to succeed.

OpenTable is seeking a highly organized and motivated attorney to join their Legal team as Counsel - Marketing & Regulatory. This role may be fully remote or hybrid based out of one of our OpenTable offices in New York/Connecticut or Toronto (strong preference for hybrid arrangement with at least 2-3 days in office). The candidate should ideally be located in the greater Connecticut area or Toronto.

This role involves providing strategic legal advice for various advertising, marketing, brand design, and product initiatives, and monitoring and ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks while supporting business objectives. This person will also work closely with global cross-functional teams to manage a diverse suite of strategic partnerships, marketing and advertising initiatives, and commercial contracts.

In This Role, You Will

• Review and approve advertising, marketing, brand design, and PR materials to ensure compliance with global legal requirements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements relating to marketing and advertising campaigns, strategic partnerships, insertion orders, licensing and content agreements, and other similar agreements.
• Provide legal advice and support to cross-functional team members (e.g., Commercial, Compliance, Product) regarding global regulatory and marketing compliance obligations.
• Provide legal advice regarding online marketing, social media, native advertising, influencer advertising, online advertising, promotions and sweepstakes, content clearance (e.g., commercials, videos, photos), photo and video releases, and/or commercial and consumer marketing content.
• Manage and provide legal support relating to the company’s intellectual property portfolio.
• Monitor global regulatory trends in advertising, marketing, intellectual property, technology, AI, consumer protection, and other legal topics that may impact the company, and recommend proactive measures.
• Coordinate with cross-functional team members (e.g., Compliance, Legal, Engineering, HR, Info Sec, Commercial, Product) to assist with regulatory change management processes.
• Provide innovative and business-forward sound and timely advice to business partners regarding legal and other risks and recommend strategic solutions and alternatives.
  
  

Please Apply If

• J.D. from a nationally or internationally-recognized law school
• Good standing with at least one state bar.
• Minimum 3 years of legal experience with global marketing, intellectual property, consumer protection laws and regulatory frameworks. In-house experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with consumer protection laws and regulatory frameworks that impact software companies and/or dining and hospitality.
• Ability to review, analyze, draft and negotiate complex contractual terms
• Outstanding facility with spotting issues, assessing and communicating risks, making common-sense decisions in the face of ambiguity, and finding flexible/creative solutions to achieve business goals.
• Prior experience working directly with partners of different seniority and experience levels throughout an organization including commercial sales, marketing, and PR.
• Ability to balance multiple matters simultaneously and to respond quickly to shifting priorities under tight deadlines.
• Highly motivated and resourceful with the ability to work proactively and independently
• Excellent judgment, high integrity, and strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a “can-do” attitude.
• Adaptability and openness to taking on tasks in new or unfamiliar areas of the law.
• Language skills and/or multi-jurisdictional experience is a plus (but not required).
  
  

Benefits

• Paid Time Off - 20 days a year
• Birthday/celebration PTO - 1 day
• Annual company weeks off
• Flexible sick time off
• Paid volunteer time
• Parental Leave Benefits
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Group RRSP and DPSP
• Major Medical Insurance (dependent care options)
  
  

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. The range for this Canada located role is $125,000 - 140,000 CAD.

In addition to a competitive base salary, roles are eligible for additional compensation and benefits including: annual cash bonus; health benefits; flexible spending account; retirement benefits; life insurance; paid time off (including PTO, paid sick leave, medical leave, bereavement leave, floating holidays and paid holidays); and parental leave and benefits.

Diversity and Inclusion

We aspire to have a workplace that reflects all of the diverse communities we serve. We know that when we have diverse teams we produce more creative ideas, products, and better outcomes for our team members. OpenTable/KAYAK is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for roles on our team. Whoever you are, just be you.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Hospitality, Technology, Information and Internet, and Restaurants

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