Job Description

Get to Know our Team

In the age of technology, things are constantly changing. The travel market is much the same, being more dynamic and complex than ever. Agoda’s Legal team is well suited to take on the challenges presented, adopting a proactive mindset to tackle challenges and solve problems. We are quick on our feet, decisive, and collaborate with multiple departments. We hire out-of-the-box thinkers that are well grounded with ethics and legal knowledge to ensure that Agoda achieves the right results, the right way.

The Opportunity

In every department – from Legal to Product – Agoda provides an environment rich with creativity, collaboration, and experimentation allowing you to thrive in and to grow both yourself and Agoda. We are looking to recruit an outstanding lawyer who is a true team-player to join in legal support of Agoda’s expanding travel business. The lawyer appointed will (with appropriate senior counsel’s supervision) provide legal and contractual support to the business including:

• Taking responsibility for a wide range of legal and regulatory matters relating to the travel business including but not limited to flights, experiences/attractions, ground transportation and packages.

• Negotiating and drafting agreements relating to travel-related content involving software services, technology licensing and product development, and support as required in litigation/disputes and other consumer protection and regulatory matters.

• Participating in effective negotiation and ensuring timely completion of contracts and, where required, assisting business stakeholders with ongoing contract management.

• Advising and supporting the global launch of travel products and product features.

• Working as a team player with internal stakeholders to deliver effective support and advice, formulation and coordination of positions across different departments, reporting and escalation of issues.

• Enthusiasm to take on ad-hoc projects and deepen their knowledge of the industry.

The person appointed will be

• A highly motivated commercial/IT/Technology lawyer, ideally with a knowledge of law in the travel sector, and/or a passion for travel and its connection with the law.

• Proactive and practical, adding value by creating pragmatic/strategic solutions to legal issues.

• A team player with the ability effectively to communicate with individuals at all levels.

The successful applicant will have

• A legal qualification to practise as a lawyer and 4+ years of post-qualification experience in a leading private practice and/or the in-house legal department of an international business (preferably both)

• Law Degree/Juris Doctor

• Trained and admitted as a lawyer in a common law jurisdiction.

• A strong commercial outlook and excellent interpersonal skills.

• A strategic approach to the law and like working in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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