About FareHarbor
At FareHarbor, our mission is to make experiences better for everyone. Founded in 2013 in Hawaii and acquired by Booking Holdings in 2018, FareHarbor creates powerful tools that enable our clients (think boat rentals, museums, food tours, events and more!) to operate and grow.With over 20,000 clients across 90+ countries—we’re the largest in our industry and shaping the future of travel, together.Our team is an ‘Ohana of 700+ people around the world. We’re passionate about pioneering an industry, embracing challenges with open arms, and delivering value to the experiences industry.
FareHarbor Core Values:
- Think Client First
- We Are One ‘Ohana
- Be Curious and Learn
- Own It.
- Act With Integrity
- Embrace the Challenge
Why FareHarbor?
Founding FareHarbor required unwavering passion. Turning a start-up into the world’s leading and largest reservation software for tours, activities, and attractions required relentless dedication and vision. To date, we’ve helped over 20,000 global businesses operate successfully and are proud to have played a role in enabling business owners to live their dreams.And since day one, we’ve known that our real success lies in our people—the Ohana.With each new feature launched and new client onboarded, there is a team of incredible people behind the scenes who are full of dedication, passion, energy, and the will to succeed.
We encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work—to believe in their abilities, to freely express their creativity, and to contribute with their own uniqueness by wearing their true colors. We take care of one another and always prioritize health and wellbeing. We give our people the space and trust to learn, to try, to succeed, to collaborate, to think outside of the box, to make mistakes, and even to fail. And then we come together to try again.From the minute you join, you have a voice. You find your space. You make an impact. We celebrate our victories, shout our successes, and are always eager to tackle new challenges. And we can’t wait to see all that’s to come.
About the Role
FareHarbor’s Legal team is looking for a dynamic and innovative US regional legal counsel who has a keen eye for detail whilst keeping the bigger business context in mind. The ideal candidate is excellent at drafting and just as talented at managing and collaborating with a range of stakeholders across the business, and is excited at the opportunity to work in a fast paced travel and tech environment where you can truly make a difference.As US regional legal counsel you will be relied upon to work closely with the Core FareHarbor Legal Team based in Amsterdam, and work directly alongside business units in the US, drawing upon your legal knowledge, business acumen and excellent drafting and management skills to provide on-the-ground support and identify potential legal issues, ultimately helping to achieve the functional business objectives. You will provide impactful analysis and advice on legal questions needed to unlock challenges and move commercial agreements in the US forward.
You will spend time drafting and negotiating agreements, and managing the process from inception through to signature. You will also be a key stakeholder in answering incoming legal questions from business stakeholders in the US.This role will be part-time, with the expectation of 2 working days/week, and temporary, with an initial period of 3 months.
What you’ll do here:
- Liaise directly with business stakeholders located in the US as a reliable and commercially minded first point of contact within legal.
- Draft and negotiate clear and commercially sound legal agreements with activity providers and strategic partners in the US, within agreed parameters and guidelines.
- Provide legal advice and respond to incoming questions from business units in the US covering legal commercial topics relevant to FareHarbor and the broader industry.
- Collaborate closely with FareHarbor’s Core Legal team based in Amsterdam.
- Research regulatory topics relevant to the US and confidentially turn research into pragmatic legal advice and actions.
- Perform legal & compliance training in the US.
Requirements:
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
- Must be a U.S. licensed attorney in good standing with the applicable State Bar
- 2-4 years’ experience in a reputable law firm or in-house team as US commercial/contracting counsel
- Fluent in English (written and verbal)
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to meet deadlines, prioritizing appropriately
- Excellent drafting skills
- Confidence in your ability to provide assistance to the Core Legal team in Amsterdam and business units
- Organized with an ability to prioritize and drive progress within a very fast paced environment
- Able to demonstrate commercial awareness and understanding of the business requirements
- Professional and collaborative approach
- A high standard of knowledge and use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Google Suite (Google Sheets, Google Docs).
Benefits
- Medical, dental + vision coverage
- 26 vacation days, 10 sick days & 12 paid holidays per year
- Global leave benefit
- 22 weeks paid parental leave
- 2 weeks paid grandparent leave
- Extended care and bereavement leave
- Life insurance policy
- 401k + employer matching
- Social hours & events and team-building
- Educational Opportunities
- Wellness benefits (Headspace subscription & wellness webinars)
- Work-from-home assistance
- Hybrid friendly
- Paid volunteer hours
Salary Range: $46.00-69.00/hour Please note you must be authorized to work in the United States for this position.FareHarbor is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We welcome talent that can offer us new insights and perspectives on challenges that we face, and we take measures to eliminate unconscious bias throughout the interview and hiring process.
In tandem, we work to cultivate an inclusive culture in which all of our employees can be their authentic selves.To learn more about how we use your information, see our Privacy Statement for Applicants. By submitting your application, you confirm that you understand and agree that your information will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Statement for Applicants.Any offer of work (e.g. employment, assignment) will be subjected to the successful completion of pre-employment screening.
