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Legal Counsel

Expedia Group is looking for a dynamic and pragmatic attorney with a passion for technology and privacy to join the Expedia Legal and Corporate Affairs Privacy team. This position is within the Expedia Group privacy team that supports all Expedia Group brands. As a global leader in the travel industry with a strong focus on innovation and technology, Expedia Group offers a unique opportunity to work on a diverse spectrum of matters – from marketing tech, to artificial intelligence, to recruitment.

Your work will include advising teams across the business on how to effectively process personal data, with a focus on the People team. You will also provide legal advice across a broad range of travel and technology legal issues. This is a dynamic, challenging, and fun environment where you can be creative, collaborative and develop your privacy expertise as part of a highly respected legal team. The role will be based in Seattle and will report to the regional privacy lead for the Americas region.

What you’ll do:

Work as part of a cross-company global team delivering best in class privacy counseling to Human Resources, Marketing, Services, B2C and B2B business teams, including leading and playing a key part in data protection impact assessments
Create and provide guides and training to legal team members, clients, and cross-functional stakeholders on privacy to ensure consistent and clear guidance on applicable laws, regulations, and relevant self-regulatory frameworks
Track new laws and regulations to help analyze and communicate the implications of changing U.S. and international laws and regulations to business teams and colleagues
Draft and negotiate specific privacy terms and DPAs in vendor contracts
Educate and advocate for privacy and data protection in cross-functional forums
Lead work to develop and deliver best in class privacy and data protection training initiatives across the company
Draft consumer, B2B, and employee privacy notices, privacy policies and regulatory filings

Who you are:

You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a desire for continuous self-improvement
You should be a quick learner, you thrive in a team environment and you look for opportunities to take initiative
You should solve legal problems in innovative and commercially savvy ways and partner strongly with your business and legal colleagues
J.D. degree or equivalent with membership in at least one state bar; or equivalent related professional experience
WA bar admission or otherwise authorized to practice law in WA State
At least 3 years relevant privacy experience as a practicing attorney in a top law firm and/or in a fast-paced in-house legal environment
Experience in a global legal department and with international privacy issues and HIPAA desired
Good understanding of e-commerce technologies and business models, including location-based services, behavioral targeting, online advertising and understanding of how privacy law and regulations apply
Ability to assess and communicate risk within the context of business-driven goals
Ability to work on a wide range of matters with minimal supervision
Record of establishing positive working relationships with business clients and legal colleagues

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The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $119,000.00 to $166,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $190,500.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.

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, including medical/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.

About Expedia Group

Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™.

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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, or veteran status. 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.