Legal Fellow

Tripadvisor•Needham, MA

3h•$85,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We believe that we are better together, and at Tripadvisor we welcome you for who you are. Our workplace is for everyone, as is our people powered platform. At Tripadvisor, we want you to bring your unique perspective and experiences, so we can collectively revolutionize travel and together find the good out there. The Legal team is involved in all aspects of the Tripadvisor business, and we work closely with our global business partners to implement the Tripadvisor strategy and achieve the company’s goals. What you’ll do: The Legal Fellow is involved in all aspects of the Tripadvisor brand’s legal matters, including contract drafting and negotiation, intellectual property, litigation threat assessment and management, internet law, consumer marketing law, international legal issues, regulatory matters and compliance, and other emerging issues. You will act as an extension of the broader Legal team and be expected to build and maintain your own relationships to foster cross-functional trust and productivity. Examples of responsibilities include: Drafting and negotiating a high volume of contracts with partners and vendors, including non-disclosure, master services, digital advertising, content license, data processing, partnership and software licensing agreements for Tripadvisor and its affiliate companies (“Tripadvisor Group”). As they gain experience, Legal Fellows are expected to proactively take assignments from existing intake channels. Managing the Tripadvisor Group’s intake of copyright notice and takedown requests, drafting responses, and tracking the statuses of a high volume of copyright complaints. Reviewing, drafting and responding to defamation and free speech claims and occasional small claims litigation, including presenting at weekly Litigation Team meetings, and responding to subpoenas, law enforcement requests for information, and consumer complaints Drafting and tracking intellectual property enforcement actions (such as cease-and-desist letters) worldwide. Assisting in-house and external intellectual property counsel with compiling metrics, evidence of use, and administrative paperwork for international trademark portfolio maintenance. Assisting with the management of Tripadvisor Group contract templates, including reviewing and updating to comply with changes in law or business practices. Making occasional updates to terms of use and privacy policies for the Tripadvisor Group. Conducting and communicating the findings from legal research projects on commercial, intellectual property, marketing, regulatory, and consumer protection matters. Assisting with locating, organizing and managing contracts. Support for multiple business units, including but not limited to: procurement, marketing, product and sales across all Tripadvisor brand verticals.

Requirements

Candidates must be 2025 law school graduates (and planning to take a U.S. state bar exam in the summer of 2025). Please do not apply if you have already graduated from law school. Ideally willing and able to work from Tripadvisor’s Needham, MA headquarters at least several days per month.
Resume and transcript required; cover letter strongly recommended.
Drive and ability to proactively take on problem-solving, acute tasks, and larger projects and see all matters through to completion.
Resourcefulness and creativity while drafting, communicating, and completing projects when faced with novel problems and situations without obvious solutions.
Strong reading comprehension and professional writing skills (including grammar and email etiquette) required.
Ability and desire to proactively build relationships with internal clients and other members of the Legal team both virtually and in person.

Nice To Haves

Ideal candidates have a noted interest in commercial contracts, intellectual property, cyberlaw, litigation, digital media and advertising, and/or marketing law.
Excellent grades, relevant clinic and internship experience and/or law journal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Drafting and negotiating a high volume of contracts with partners and vendors, including non-disclosure, master services, digital advertising, content license, data processing, partnership and software licensing agreements for Tripadvisor and its affiliate companies (“Tripadvisor Group”). As they gain experience, Legal Fellows are expected to proactively take assignments from existing intake channels.
Managing the Tripadvisor Group’s intake of copyright notice and takedown requests, drafting responses, and tracking the statuses of a high volume of copyright complaints.
Reviewing, drafting and responding to defamation and free speech claims and occasional small claims litigation, including presenting at weekly Litigation Team meetings, and responding to subpoenas, law enforcement requests for information, and consumer complaints
Drafting and tracking intellectual property enforcement actions (such as cease-and-desist letters) worldwide.
Assisting in-house and external intellectual property counsel with compiling metrics, evidence of use, and administrative paperwork for international trademark portfolio maintenance.
Assisting with the management of Tripadvisor Group contract templates, including reviewing and updating to comply with changes in law or business practices.
Making occasional updates to terms of use and privacy policies for the Tripadvisor Group.
Conducting and communicating the findings from legal research projects on commercial, intellectual property, marketing, regulatory, and consumer protection matters.
Assisting with locating, organizing and managing contracts.
Support for multiple business units, including but not limited to: procurement, marketing, product and sales across all Tripadvisor brand verticals.

Benefits

Flexible activity-based working fostered collaboration and productivity
Inclusive global travelers community welcoming diverse perspectives
Competitive salary package
Development programs, managerial courses, and learning series
Health insurance covers medical, dental, and vision for families (varies by country)
Lifestyle Reimbursement Benefit for personal travel, and physical, mental, and financial wellness
Several paid time off programs, including time to bond with new children and care for family members. Paid public holidays, and year-end office shutdown
Employee assistance program for short-term counseling and free Calm app subscription
State-of-the-art offices: dining, coffee points, and leisure areas

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