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Legal Counsel

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TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor

51-200 employees

Largest travel platform for reviews and bookings

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Mid, Senior

Needham, MA, USA

Category
Legal
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Communications
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Requirements
  • 4-6 years of experience, preferably with both law firm and in-house corporate experience.
  • Current state bar membership sufficient to enable you to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or another state.
  • Strong work ethic and ability to balance, prioritize, and follow through on numerous agreements and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-starter able to work well independently and as part of a team, with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Resourcefulness and creativity when faced with problems without obvious solutions.
  • Excellent drafting and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey solutions and risks both succinctly and clearly.
  • An appetite to identify pragmatic solutions to complex legal or compliance matters.
  • Excellent business judgment and strategic thinking.
  • Although not required, prior experience managing/training more junior professionals would be very helpful.
  • An interest in technology, e-commerce and online marketplaces.
  • Fluency in English required; fluency in a second European language (Spanish, French, Italian or German) a plus, but not required.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as legal lead on SEC filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Q’s, 8-K’s and proxy statements.
  • Administer the company’s stock and annual incentive compensation plan and oversee compliance with the company’s Insider Trading Policy, including oversight over insider transactions, Rule 10b5-1 trading plans and Section 16 reporting/filings.
  • Working closely with finance and investor relations, ensure compliance with SEC rules and regulations, including Regulation FD, and Nasdaq corporate governance and other regulations.
  • Collaborate with internal departments for purposes of SEC reporting and SOX compliance, including with the finance, executive compensation and investor relations teams.
  • Maintain current knowledge of relevant legal cases, principles, practices and legislation, including governance trends and best practices as well as SEC developments.
  • Assist with public company communications, including press releases and investor relations.
  • Support corporate governance and public company secretarial function, including assisting with the preparation of Board and committee materials.
  • Legal lead and provide advice and support on capital market transactions, financings, mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions, including facilitating due diligence, contract negotiation, drafting and review; and coordinating closing matters.
  • Provide effective and strategic legal advice by gathering information in a complex business environment, understanding business needs and goals, detecting legal issues and obstacles, identifying legal solutions and alternatives, and succinctly and competently counseling and communicating with technology and business professionals regarding legal risks, solutions, and alternatives.
  • Other assorted projects supporting the broader Compliance Team in the US and Europe.

Tripadvisor is the largest travel platform in the world, designed to help travelers research and plan their trips. It collects millions of reviews and opinions from travelers about various services such as hotels, restaurants, activities, airlines, and cruises. Users can access this information to make informed decisions about their travel plans. Tripadvisor operates mainly through advertising revenue, offering businesses in the travel industry the opportunity to advertise and enhance their listings on the platform. Additionally, it earns money through affiliate commissions when users book travel services through its links. What sets Tripadvisor apart from its competitors is its vast database of user-generated content, which provides authentic insights and recommendations. The goal of Tripadvisor is to empower travelers with the information they need to create memorable travel experiences.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$325M

Headquarters

Englewood, Colorado

Founded

1999

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $500M Term Loan B Facility secures Tripadvisor's financial stability, enabling further growth and innovation.
  • Potential acquisition and privatization could lead to strategic realignments and increased investment in the platform.
  • The formation of a special committee to evaluate potential transactions indicates proactive governance and potential for shareholder value maximization.

What critics are saying

  • The potential acquisition and privatization process could create uncertainty and instability for employees.
  • Dependence on advertising revenue makes Tripadvisor vulnerable to market fluctuations and economic downturns.

What makes TripAdvisor unique

  • Tripadvisor's extensive database of millions of reviews and opinions from a global community provides unparalleled insights for travelers, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The significant voting interest held by Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings allows for strategic influence and stability in decision-making, unlike other travel platforms with more fragmented ownership.
  • Tripadvisor's dual revenue streams from advertising and affiliate commissions offer a diversified income model, reducing dependency on a single revenue source.