Flights Counsel

Flights Counsel

Our People & Culture and Legal teams make sure we provide a highly ethical working environment where everyone at Priceline can bring their whole selves to work and deliver their very best each day. We want you to thrive – to feel safe, supported, valued, and growing to your highest potential!

Why is this job a big deal?

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the Global Flights Counsel will play a pivotal role in supporting Priceline's international flights business and operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and adaptable commercial lawyer to tackle complex regulatory and corporate matters, driving the strategic growth of our flights business worldwide.

In this role you will get to:

• Lead commercial negotiations and agreements with airline and travel service provider partners globally.

• Provide expert legal counsel on international travel regulations, including licensing and IATA accreditations, liaising with external counsel as needed.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal business clients, gaining diverse experience across various legal and business domains (e.g., Commercial, Corporate, Finance, Tax) on a global scale.

• Collaborate closely with Finance, Sales, and Operations teams to support international business expansion and the global reach of Priceline's flights business.

• Spearhead company and representative office setup in new markets, contributing to Priceline's international network development, in partnership with other Booking Holdings Group brands.

• Engage and partner with colleagues at all organizational levels, including senior executives, within Priceline and the Booking Holdings Group globally.

You will have:

• JD degree from an accredited law school and admission to a relevant bar.

• 4-6+ years of relevant legal experience as a qualified attorney, including experience in a reputable law firm and in-house setting.

• Proven experience in commercial contracting and negotiation, with a focus on international agreements.

• Excellent legal analytic and drafting skills.

• Prior experience in the travel industry, particularly with commercial contracts with airlines, consolidators, and global distribution systems (GDS), is highly preferred.

• Familiarity with international travel regulations is advantageous.

• Ability to confidently switch between commercial, corporate and regulatory work.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deals simultaneously and effectively prioritize workload.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated track record of living the values important to Priceline:  Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability and Trust. Unquestionable Integrity and Ethics.

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