Corporate Counsel

Expedia Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 181,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Travel reimbursement

Travel discounts

IATAN membership

Job summary

Expedia Group is seeking a Corporate Counsel to help manage complex travel industry agreements and provide strategic legal guidance across the business. You will draft, review, and negotiate contracts with travel suppliers worldwide, ensuring compliance and effective risk management.

The role requires admitted status to practice law in the US or another jurisdiction, and at least 5 years of progressive experience in corporate law. Some remote work and office collaboration will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or related field plus 5 years of progressive experience.
• Must be admitted to practice law in a US or foreign jurisdiction.
• Experience in drafting, negotiating, and advising on travel industry contracts.
• Proficiency with MS Office and internal systems.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate agreements with travel supply partners worldwide.
• Provide general legal counsel to the Supply team and other partners.
• Manage outside counsel and budget; develop contracts playbooks.
• Collaborate with privacy, security, tax, and treasury teams; supervise paralegals.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Client interviewing

Legal advice

Travel industry knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Law

Tools

ServiceNow

JIRA

ThinkSmart TAP

eBilling

Contract management software

Job description

At Expedia Group, we help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. As a global travel company powered by passionate people, trusted partnerships, and leading technology, we connect travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business.

Here, you'll do meaningful work that helps millions of people discover, book, and experience travel with more ease, confidence, and joy. Our five Behaviors-Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together-help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work. Join us and build for travelers everywhere.

Corporate Counsel

In this role, you will:

• Review, draft, and negotiate agreements with travel supply partners throughout the world. Provide general legal counsel and advice to the Expedia Group Supply team and other business partners on a range of issues including contract interpretation, internal standards and practices, risk management, insolvencies, pre-litigation disputes, changes in law and regulatory risk. Tasked with selecting outside counsel and managing counsel spend to budget. Draft, update, and train on form contracts and contracting playbooks. Support strategic business and legal initiatives, as well as collaborate with key internal partners such as the privacy, security, tax, and treasury teams. Own key client relationships with internal clients, and delegate work to and supervise paralegals. This position is not eligible for relocation benefits or assistance. May work remotely or from home 2 days/week; must live within commuting distance of Expedia office.

Experience and qualifications:

Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or related field, followed by 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or in a Corporate Counsel-related occupation.

Must be admitted to practice law in a US or foreign jurisdiction.

Position requires 4 years of experience in the following:

• 1. Legal drafting, including contract drafting, dispute response, and legal memorandum;
• 2. Contract negotiation and review;
• 3. Client interviewing;
• 4. Formulating and delivering legal advice;
• 5. Knowledge and understanding of travel/hospitality industry (hotel, vacation rental, cruise);
• 6. Microsoft Office technologies (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Outlook);
• 7. Legal operations technologies including eBilling, contract management, and eSignature;
• 8. Collaboration tools such as ServiceNow, JIRA or ThinkSmart Automated Platform (TAP) tools.

- The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $181,000 to $253,500/year.

- Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

- Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, includingmedical/dental/vision,paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee's passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. View our full list of benefits (https://careers.expediagroup.com/life/#give/?pk_vid=106d7200d8a4bc261666115640a89934).

Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Benefits and perks

Expedia Group offers benefits and perks designed to support employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership. Learn more about life at Expedia Group at https://careers.expediagroup.com/life .

Accommodation requests

Expedia Group is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience. If you need an accommodation or adjustment due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a request at https://expedia.service-now.com/askeg?id=job_accommodation .

About Expedia Group

Expedia Group includes three flagship consumer brands - Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo - along with a leading B2B travel business and travel advertising offerings. Across our brands and business, we help travelers explore the world with confidence and ease.

Important notice

Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group's Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never share sensitive personal information unless you are confident of the recipient. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official place to find and apply for roles is https://careers.expediagroup.com/jobs/ .

Equal Opportunity

Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.