Director - U.S. Employment Law Attorney

Expedia Group • Seattle, WA

9d • $237,000 - $331,500

About The Position

Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success. Why Join Us? To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win. We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us. Introduction to the Team Our Corporate Functions are made up of teams that support Expedia Group, including Employee Communications, Finance, Traveler and Partner Service Platform, Legal, People Team, Inclusion and Diversity, and Global Social Impact and Sustainability. The Legal & Government Affairs team serves as a trusted advisor to Expedia Group, providing strategic legal counsel that enables business growth while managing risk. As an employment law expert, you will play a critical role in supporting our people-focused mission by advising on complex workforce matters, compliance strategies, and employment-related business initiatives across one of the world's leading travel technology companies. In this role, you will: Lead employment law support for a regional legal function and/or one or more discrete business functions within a major business unit Advise key stakeholders on how to successfully navigate legal considerations applicable to critical business needs and organizational changes Develop and implement compliance strategies for employment law matters, providing consultative support on regulatory requirements to business leaders Utilize deep expertise and contextual awareness to explore complex legal and business issues with stakeholders and provide trusted counsel Demonstrate good judgment in balancing legal and commercial interests to recommend solutions that achieve business objectives Possess subject-matter expertise in contracting for all types of employment relationships and business arrangements Lead negotiations that create win-win solutions and maximum value for all parties Influence effectively across disparate groups and organizational leaders to accomplish functional and organizational goals Coordinate activities across teams, demonstrating organizational leadership potential and mentoring team members Identify gaps in existing processes and controls to mitigate risk and drive improvements in compliance infrastructure

Requirements

• 8-12 years of employment law experience
• JD degree (or equivalent) or Equivalent related professional experience
• Admission to a relevant bar (or equivalent license status) and ability to practice as in-house counsel in Washington
• Demonstrated expertise in employment law and regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to advise senior business leaders on complex, high-stakes legal matters
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills with ability to balance legal risk and business objectives

Nice To Haves

• In-house counsel experience in a technology or multi-national company
• Experience leading regional legal functions or supporting multiple business units
• Track record of developing compliance strategies and managing employment-related business transformations
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and mentoring legal professionals

Responsibilities

• Lead employment law support for a regional legal function and/or one or more discrete business functions within a major business unit
• Advise key stakeholders on how to successfully navigate legal considerations applicable to critical business needs and organizational changes
• Develop and implement compliance strategies for employment law matters, providing consultative support on regulatory requirements to business leaders
• Utilize deep expertise and contextual awareness to explore complex legal and business issues with stakeholders and provide trusted counsel
• Demonstrate good judgment in balancing legal and commercial interests to recommend solutions that achieve business objectives
• Possess subject-matter expertise in contracting for all types of employment relationships and business arrangements
• Lead negotiations that create win-win solutions and maximum value for all parties
• Influence effectively across disparate groups and organizational leaders to accomplish functional and organizational goals
• Coordinate activities across teams, demonstrating organizational leadership potential and mentoring team members
• Identify gaps in existing processes and controls to mitigate risk and drive improvements in compliance infrastructure

Benefits

• full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources
• medical/dental/vision
• paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• wellness & travel reimbursement
• travel discounts
• International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree