Associate Counsel, OpenTable

• J.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited law school, with active bar admission and good standing in at least one state or province
• Minimum 3 years of experience drafting, redlining, and negotiating commercial contracts across multiple jurisdictions, including the United States
• Strong attention to detail, demonstrated experience applying standard playbooks, spotting critical issues, assessing risk, and executing sound decisions under tight deadlines
• Proven track record of managing multiple legal matters independently and adapting effectively to changing business priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative approach to partnering across cross-functional teams
• Collaborative mindset, excellent judgment, high integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and a “can-do” attitude

Desirable

• Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global team and its portfolio of metasearch brands. Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture. This posting is for an existing vacancy
• OpenTable is seeking a highly organized and motivated Associate Counsel, Commercial to join our legal team in Toronto, Canada, in a hybrid capacity (2 days/week in-office). In this role, you will draft, negotiate, and review a diverse suite of commercial contracts across multiple jurisdictions
• Working closely with internal business teams, external stakeholders, and colleagues across Booking Holdings, you will support strategic business objectives while proactively managing and mitigating legal risk
• This position offers an exciting opportunity to drive key product and vendor initiatives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad spectrum of international commercial agreements, including partner, vendor, SaaS, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, real estate leases, and other ancillary agreements
• Develop and maintain contracting playbooks, workflows, and optimized legal processes, including enabling business teams to self-serve on routine legal matters
• Deliver practical legal advice on commercial product initiatives, payment-related matters, and customer support inquiries
• Assess and communicate legal and business risks effectively, offering strategic solutions and actionable mitigation tactics
• Advise on contractual disputes and guide cross-functional teams toward efficient, favorable resolutions
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional business units, global procurement, external stakeholders, and global legal counterparts across Booking Holdings