Legal Counsel - AI and Machine Learning
@ Booking.com

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
$120,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 21 hours ago

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About Booking.com

At Booking.com, data drives our decisions and technology is at our core. Our journey in travel is defined by excitement and innovation, shaping experiences and making memories.

Overview

As Legal Counsel - AI and Machine Learning, you will report to the Sr Managing Counsel for AI/ML as part of our emerging AI legal team within the Marketplace, AI and Procurement (MAP) group, Legal & Public Affairs department. You will work directly with business units involved in building, training, and using AI and ML, advising on risk, compliance with global AI regulations and internal AI policy. You will also support Legal & Public Affairs by providing guidance on AI regulation and governance, working on issues like the EU AI Act and global frameworks.

Key Job Responsibilities and Duties

  • Act as a central pivot for multiple AI and ML product initiatives.
  • Conduct risk assessments and manage legal compliance for AI products.
  • Generate and maintain AI policies, playbooks, and guidelines.
  • Provide counsel support and manage material escalations.
  • Collaborate with Privacy, Competition, Consumer, and Compliance teams on regulatory matters.
  • Support AI regulatory interpretation and application of the AI Act.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Qualified lawyer with in-house or law firm experience in tech and AI.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law; Masters is a bonus.
  • Professional qualifications such as AIGP or CIPP/E are a plus.
  • Experience in legal technology, legal design, and using AI within legal teams.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.

Why Join the Team?

This role is pivotal in shaping the future of e-commerce and travel. You will navigate complex regulations, collaborate across multiple teams, and innovate within a global legal and public affairs team that thrives on inclusivity, innovation, and continuous learning.

Benefits & Perks

Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible hybrid working, global learning opportunities, ergonomic support, and an inspiring HQ in Amsterdam. Additional perks include generous paid leave schemes, commuting allowance, and employee discounts.

Key skills/competency

  • AI regulation
  • Risk assessment
  • Legal compliance
  • Policy development
  • Legal technology
  • Communication
  • Project management
  • Collaboration
  • EU AI Act
  • Digital regulation
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  • Customize your resume: Highlight legal expertise in AI and tech.
  • Research Booking.com's culture: Review mission and recent news.
  • Emphasize technical skills: Stress AI regulation and legal tech.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice discussing complex legal challenges.

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Technical Preparation

Review global AI regulations and EU AI Act.
Study case laws on tech and platform regulation.
Familiarize with legal tech and automation tools.
Practice drafting AI policy and risk assessments.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you solved legal ambiguity.
Explain how you work under pressure.
Share experiences collaborating with diverse teams.
Discuss handling conflicting stakeholder interests.

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