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# Associate Counsel, Growth & Partnerships (Hybrid) at OpenTable

- **Company:** OpenTable
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Posted:** 2026-09-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/opentable/jobs/8855863002

## Job description

Location: London, UK (Hybrid)

With millions of diners, 70,000+ restaurant partners and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most – their team, their guests, and their bottom line – while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion.

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.

OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is seeking a pragmatic, business-forward counsel to join its Legal team as Associate Counsel - Growth & Partnerships.

This will be a hybrid role with in-office presence required 2x/week.

This role will support a fast-paced legal function by managing a portfolio of commercial transactions and providing day-to-day global marketing and advertising law guidance. This role is ideal for a pragmatic, business-oriented attorney who can operate independently, balance legal risk with commercial objectives, and deliver timely legal support across marketing, media, and intellectual property initiatives, while collaborating with colleagues across OpenTable, Booking Holdings, and sister brands to support business objectives.

## Key Responsibilities

- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of international commercial agreements relating to marketing and advertising campaigns, strategic partnerships, insertion orders, licensing and content agreements, vendor and client contracts, NDAs, and service agreements.
- Review and approve advertising and marketing materials to ensure compliance with global legal requirements, including online marketing, social media, native advertising, influencer advertising, online advertising, promotions and sweepstakes, content clearance (e.g., commercials, videos, photos), photo and video releases, and/or commercial and consumer marketing content.
- Advise on brand and intellectual property matters, including trademark and copyright issues, content clearance, licensing, and rights of publicity.
- Advise  cross-functional team members (e.g., Commercial, Compliance, Product) on global regulatory and marketing compliance obligations, including consumer protection, endorsement, and advertising compliance risks across the UK, EU, and other relevant markets.
- Provide innovative and business-forward sound and timely advice to business partners regarding legal and other risks and recommend strategic solutions and alternatives.
- Help develop scalable legal resources, including templates, playbooks, guidance, and self-service tools, to enable Marketing, Partnerships, and other business teams to move quickly and responsibly.
- Where appropriate, liaise with cross-functional team members, legal colleagues across Booking Holdings, and outside counsel as the need arises.

## Qualifications/Experience

- Qualified solicitor or barrister in England & Wales (or equivalent qualification in another jurisdiction), in good standing
- US-qualified lawyers residing in the UK are encouraged to apply
- 3+ years' experience supporting marketing, advertising, and commercial contracting functions, ideally including UK/EU advertising and consumer protection law
- Strong working knowledge of advertising requirements (e.g., ASA/CAP Codes, UK GDPR), promotional marketing laws, and intellectual property licensing; familiarity with U.S. advertising and marketing law a plus given OpenTable's global footprint
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate and close routine commercial agreements efficiently
- Strong judgment, communication skills, and a business-oriented approach to risk management
- Highly motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work proactively and independently
- Collaborative nature and ability to work across business units and with colleagues at Booking Holdings and other sister brands
- Adaptability and openness to taking on tasks in new or unfamiliar areas of the law

## Benefits and Perks

- 5 weeks paid vacation
- Private health & dental insurance
- Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
- Focus on mental health and well-being:
- Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
- Company-paid subscription to Headspace
- Annual company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
- Paid parental leave
- Time off for your birthday
- Paid volunteer time
- Focus on your career growth:
- Development Dollars
- Leadership development
- Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
- Travel Discounts
- Employee Resource Groups
- Income protection and life assurance
- Employee Assistance Program - including 24/7 GP & free legal advice
- Pension plan contributions
- Discounted gym membership
- Bike2Work
- Season ticket loan
- Social events & Thursday happy hours
- Free lunch 2 days per week

The best connections happen face-to-face, whether you’re sitting down to dinner or having coffee with a coworker. That’s why OpenTable has adopted a hybrid workplace model. This role aligns with that approach, with an expectation of coming into the office two days a week—giving employees the best of both worlds: in-person collaboration and flexibility.

Work Environment & Flexibility

At OpenTable, we pride ourselves on fostering a global and dynamic work environment. As a team member with us, you will benefit from a schedule tailored to accommodate a global workforce operating across multiple time zones. While the majority of your responsibilities may align with conventional business hours, there will be instances where you are expected to manage communications - via calls, Slack messages, or emails - outside of regular working hours to effectively collaborate with international colleagues, respond to restaurant partners, and/or address urgent matters. OpenTable will always abide by and consider local laws and regulations.

Inclusion

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We know the best ideas come when we bring different voices to the table, so we're building a team as dynamic as the diners and restaurants we serve—and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome to be themselves.

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application/interview process, or on the job, we’re here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any accommodations.

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## About OpenTable

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: OpenTable is the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservation and dining technology, connecting diners with over 65,000 restaurants, bars, and wineries worldwide.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: BKNG, as part of Booking Holdings Inc.)
- **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, United States
- **Founded**: 1998
- **Founders**: Chuck Templeton

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Hospitality Technology, Restaurant Reservation Software, Online Dining
- **Target customers**: B2B (restaurants, bars, wineries of all sizes – from independent to large chains) and B2C (dining consumers)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "We serve restaurants so they can serve the world." Also: "We love what can happen around the restaurant table."

## Products & Services
- **OpenTable for Restaurants**: An all-in-one SaaS platform for front-of-house and back-of-house operations, including reservation management, guest management, table management, online ordering, and marketing tools. Integrated with hundreds of technology partners.
- **OpenTable for Diners**: A mobile app and website that allows consumers to discover new restaurants via personalized recommendations, curated guides, and data-backed lists, and to book and manage reservations seamlessly.
- **OpenTable GuestCenter**: A suite of tools for restaurants to manage guest relationships, loyalty programs, and marketing campaigns.
- **OpenTable Payment & POS Integration**: Payment processing solutions tightly integrated with the reservation and management platform.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: OpenTable is a wholly owned subsidiary of Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG). Booking Holdings' market cap is not broken out for OpenTable alone, but the parent company is valued at over $100 billion.
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue is not publicly disclosed as a separate entity. However, OpenTable helps restaurants fill over 1.9 billion seats annually (over 150 million seats per month) and processes an average of 8 reservations every second.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Part of Booking Holdings Inc. (the world leader in online travel & related services, which also owns Booking.com, KAYAK, Priceline, Agoda, and Rentalcars.com).
- **Growth Signals**: OpenTable serves 65,000+ venues worldwide, operates in 36 countries, has a global team of ~1,249 employees (+1.3% YoY), and recently launched its inaugural U.S. Restaurant Ambassador Council (April 2026) to shape strategy and innovation. The company continues to expand its international footprint with offices in the UK, Mexico, Australia, India, Germany, and more.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Network Effects**: The largest global network of diners and restaurants creates a powerful two-sided marketplace. More diners attract more restaurants, and vice versa.
- **Data Moat**: Over 136 million restaurant reviews and decades of reservation data provide unique insights into dining trends, consumer behavior, and restaurant performance.
- **Parent Company Backing**: As part of Booking Holdings, OpenTable has access to immense resources, global reach, and cross-platform synergies (e.g., with KAYAK’s travel portfolio).
- **Brand Trust & Longevity**: Operating since 1998, OpenTable is the most recognized and trusted brand in restaurant reservations.

## Strategic Focus
- **Global Expansion**: Growing its international presence, particularly in APAC and LATAM, with offices in India, Mexico, and Australia.
- **Product Innovation**: Continuously developing new tools for restaurants (e.g., AI-driven recommendations, enhanced operations software) and for diners (personalized discovery, seamless booking).
- **Integration & Partnerships**: Deepening integrations with hundreds of tech partners to create a unified restaurant tech stack.
- **Community Building**: The new Ambassador Council demonstrates a focus on collaborative innovation with the restaurant industry.

## Why Work Here
- **Hybrid & Flexible Work**: OpenTable offers a hybrid work environment with "Work From Almost Anywhere" days, generous holidays, dedicated Recharge Days, and company-wide weeks off.
- **Culture & Mission**: Employees work on technology that directly helps small businesses and culinary icons thrive, fostering a sense of purpose and community impact. The culture is described as "relentless hospitality."
- **Career Growth**: Opportunities for rapid career development in a global company that is part of the Booking Holdings family. The company has a strong track record of employees moving on to top tech companies (Google, Amazon, Salesforce, Uber).
- **Global & Diverse Team**: With 10 offices worldwide and employees from 36 countries, the work environment is international and collaborative.
- **Engineering & Product Focus**: Strong emphasis on product design, machine learning, and data engineering, with a tech stack that includes modern tools and frameworks.

## Sources
1. [OpenTable About Us](https://www.opentable.com/about/)
2. [OpenTable Careers](https://www.opentable.com/c/careers/)
3. [OpenTable LinkedIn Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/opentable)
4. [Built In OpenTable Profile](https://builtin.com/company/opentable)
5. [OpenTable Careers by Location](https://www.opentable.com/c/careers-by-location/)

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