Legal Counsel

About Us

Founded in 1999 and listed on NASDAQ in 2003 and HKEX in 2021,

Trip.com Group is a leading global travel service provider comprising of Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar.

Across its platforms, Trip.com Group integrates travel resources from industry partners and helps travellers worldwide pursue the perfect trip with exceptional travel products and services.

We have more than 30,000 employees scattered across 30 countries in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania, striving to expand our global markets and aiming to be the world’s leading and most trusted family of online travel brands that aspire to deliver the perfect trip at the best price for every traveller.

Why Trip.com Group

We offer you a stage to unleash your full potential and drive a global impact. As an international team, we offer each other respect and support, exploring the best solutions in an open and inclusive environment. We are here to support our team members in and out of the workplace and encourage everyone to enjoy travel and achieve a full life.

About the job

Trip.com is hiring a Legal Counsel, EMEA, based in Moscow, Russia. The role will start remotely and shift to a hybrid model once our Moscow office opens. You’ll report directly to the Legal Director.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including with travel product suppliers such as airlines and hotels.
• Providing legal advice to commercial stakeholders on key projects and new initiatives.
• Compliance, in particular data protection, consumer protection, marketing / promotions and travel laws.
• Keeping up to date with new legal and compliance topics and advising the business accordingly.
• Building relationships and working with other teams in the business, such as HR, Finance, travel product Business Units, Marketing and Customer Service.
• Delivering training and guidance documents to the business on important legal topics.
• Assisting with resolving legal disputes and customer complaints.
• Developing and improving internal processes.
• Employment law matters.
• Corporate maintenance.
• Instructing local law firms.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Law degree with a minimum of 5 years' work experience in Russia in a reputable law firm or an in-house legal team.
• Strong technical lawyer with awareness and experience of common B2B and B2C issues and laws.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• A keen learner, enthusiastic about taking on new projects and getting involved in new areas.
• Commercially minded and a strategic problem solver.
• Ability to adapt and embrace change.
• Organised and able to multitask and prioritise appropriately.
• Flexible and confident to take on a broad and dynamic role.
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic about working in a multicultural business located in a range of countries.
• Experience in the travel sector would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Fluency in Russian and English is essential.

What we will provide:

• A competitive salary with the opportunity to get an annual salary increment.
• Our rapid business growth in global markets offers abundant career opportunities at various levels and in multiple functions
• Extensive learning opportunities to further your career in areas of leadership capability, soft skills, and professional expertise.
• We encourage flexible work arrangements.
• Enjoy discounts for booking travel products at Trip.com.
• Have fun with company-sponsored greetings and activities at holidays, birthdays, and colorful team events.

Find out more job opportunities at https://careers.trip.com

Have a good trip, and see you soon!