Associate Counsel, Growth & Partnerships (Hybrid)

The role

This person will manage a portfolio of commercial transactions and provide day-to-day global marketing and advertising law guidance. They will support marketing, media, and intellectual property initiatives while collaborating with colleagues across OpenTable and Booking Holdings.

What you will do

• Draft, review, and negotiate international commercial agreements relating to marketing, advertising, partnerships, and service agreements.
• Review and approve advertising and marketing materials for compliance with global legal requirements.
• Advise on brand and intellectual property matters including trademark, copyright, and rights of publicity.
• Advise cross-functional teams on global regulatory and marketing compliance obligations.
• Provide business-forward advice regarding legal risks and recommend strategic solutions.
• Help develop scalable legal resources such as templates, playbooks, and self-service tools.
• Liaise with cross-functional team members, legal colleagues, and outside counsel.

Required qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or barrister in England & Wales (or equivalent qualification in another jurisdiction), in good standing
• 3+ years' experience supporting marketing, advertising, and commercial contracting functions
• Strong working knowledge of advertising requirements (e.g., ASA/CAP Codes, UK GDPR), promotional marketing laws, and intellectual property licensing
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and close routine commercial agreements efficiently
• Strong judgment, communication skills, and a business-oriented approach to risk management
• Highly motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work proactively and independently
• Collaborative nature and ability to work across business units
• Adaptability and openness to taking on tasks in new or unfamiliar areas of the law

Nice to have

• US-qualified lawyers residing in the UK
• Familiarity with U.S. advertising and marketing law

Benefits

• 5 weeks paid vacation
• Private health & dental insurance
• Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
• Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
• Company-paid subscription to Headspace
• Annual company-wide week off a year
• Paid parental leave
• Time off for your birthday
• Paid volunteer time
• Development Dollars
• Leadership development
• Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings

About the company

OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc., is an industry leader with 25+ years of experience helping restaurants thrive through technology. The company is a global team with a portfolio of metasearch brands.