Posted:
9/17/2024, 2:41:26 AM
Location(s):
England, United Kingdom ⋅ London, England, United Kingdom
Experience Level(s):
Internship
Field(s):
Legal & Compliance
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success.
Why Join Us?
To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win.
We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a global hybrid work setup (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us.
Do you want to power the future of travel? Are you ready to fuel industry change and jumpstart your legal career in a leading technology company?
By joining Expedia Group as a Legal Intern, you’ll work on meaningful projects and be a part of a supportive culture of inclusivity and impact. You’ll have the opportunity to choose at least 3 rotation practice areas (examples of practice areas include commercial contracts, privacy, advertising law, regulatory, real estate law, employment law), whilst gaining a well-rounded experience from our in-house lawyers and paralegals who support all legal aspects at Expedia Group globally.
About the Internship Program:
Location: you will join our Expedia Group Legal & Corporate Affairs (ELCA) team based in London
Orientation: onboarding with introduction to legal practice areas and an introduction to Expedia Group
Support: continuous coaching and advice, provided by a dedicated manager
Project work: as an intern you will enjoy a great level of responsibility and complete incredible projects
Travel perks: enjoy travel discount coupons for hotels and activities
What You’ll Do:
You’ll work with our in-house lawyers and paralegals on projects to gain greater understanding of the legal concerns in your chosen areas.
You will work on a variety of matters, which may include:
Analysing current industry issues and participating in analysis of issues with stakeholders
Learning about and engaging in review of legal advice in your chosen area, which can include review of contractual issues and formulating a legal risk assessment
Assisting in preparing reports, presentations, and other internal or external documents
You’ll engage with the global ELCA team providing you with international experience
Who You Are:
We know that many potential candidates can be hesitant to apply for a job if they aren't sure that they meet all the criteria shared below.
If you meet the start date/graduation criteria and are interested in this role we encourage you to apply!
The selected candidate will preferably meet the following criteria:
Must be available to start in November 2024, for a 12-week internship
Must be eligible to work in the UK where the internship takes place.
Must be a 2023 or 2024 graduate with a Bachelors/Masters in a degree focused on Law
Must have no more than 0-2 years of professional experience in a similar role
Must be curious and keen to learn how to work in a fast-paced travel technology company and discover the various roles in-house lawyers play
Helpful to have effective communication skills and the ability to engage with a variety of partners (e.g., internal, external, technical, non-technical people)
Helpful to have writing and comprehension skills to synthesise and condense large amounts of information in a concise and structured way
Helpful to have a passion for law and its impact on technology
Helpful to show an understanding of trends in travel and technology, and challenges that technology platforms can face
What We Offer:
Successful candidates will receive a competitive compensation package including the benefits below and others:
32,000 GBP (pro-rata)
Hybrid Work Policy
Travel discounts
ELCA community support
Next Steps:
Apply now - role will close at 12pm BST - Tuesday 24th September.
Our dedicated team will review your application and suitable applicants will be encouraged to complete an immersive strength based online assessment as the first step. Depending on the role profile you are applying to, selected candidates may also be asked to take a skills-based screening assessment.
Candidates who are invited to a final round interview will have the opportunity to meet with members of our team through two virtual interviews covering both technical and behavioral skills related to the position. These interviews will also be a chance for you to learn more about us, too!
Our Commitments:
Expedia Group has made commitments that we hope will propel us forward on the path to progress, including our aspirational hiring goal for women to occupy 50 percent of roles at all levels by the end of 2025
Accommodation requests
If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request.
We are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award-winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others.
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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, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.Website: https://www.expediagroup.com/
Headquarter Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
Employee Count: 5001-10000
Year Founded: 1996
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt
Industries: Reservations ⋅ Task Management ⋅ Ticketing ⋅ Transportation ⋅ Travel