[Hiring] Lead Counsel, Corporate @Airbnb

Role Description

Airbnb’s Legal Department is a global team that will require working with diverse international colleagues around the world. The successful candidate will be someone who is adaptable, collaborative and embodies Airbnb’s Core Values. Candidates will be required to approach complex legal issues with a balance for local and global perspectives, while being adaptable to cultural differences and nuances. A genuine and demonstrated interest in Airbnb and a commitment to ethics, integrity and fostering a workplace that emphasizes diversity and belonging is a must.

The Community You Will Join:

• Airbnb’s Legal team embodies the company’s innovative, forward-thinking spirit.
• At the frontier of the new sharing economy, Airbnb is breaking new ground in matters of policy, law, and government relations.
• Our adventurous, fast-moving legal team is committed to building a team of talented, collaborative and self-motivated legal professionals across the globe who believe in Airbnb’s mission.

The Difference You Will Make:

• Responsible for advising various Airbnb stakeholders regarding corporate legal matters.
• Primary focus on securities law disclosure review and advice (e.g., press and earnings releases, investor relations presentations, website disclosures, Regulation G, Regulation FD matters).
• Business savvy, with a firm grasp of both legal and financial concepts.
• Support various corporate legal matters, such as SEC filings, corporate governance, and treasury support.
• Partner closely with our founder, senior leadership, and board members on board matters and committee meeting materials.

Qualifications

• J.D. with strong academic credentials and demonstrated record of success as a senior in-house lawyer or law firm partner.
• Member of California Bar or eligible to register as Registered In-House Counsel.
• Minimum 12 years of significant knowledge and experience with corporate matters at a law firm; in-house experience at a high growth company preferred.
• Significant experience working with Securities Act and Exchange Act.
• Experience supporting board committee processes, including preparation of meeting materials, minutes, and resolutions.
• Experience supporting M&A and corporate transactions; comfort operating in a high-growth, deal-active environment a plus.
• Experience working with international teams and cross-border experience a plus.
• Experience with legal issues faced by technology companies.
• Ability to establish rapport and collaborate effectively at all levels of an organization.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to distill complex or ambiguous issues into concise and actionable advice.
• Highly organized, with the ability to adapt, prioritize, and successfully manage multiple tasks or projects in response to changing or competing priorities.
• Able to apply effective written and verbal communications skills to interactions with all levels of leadership.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves (no job too big, no job too small).
• Passion for Airbnb's mission.

Location

• This position is US - Remote Eligible.
• The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager.
• You must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity.

Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging

• Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible.
• We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services, and solutions.
• All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
• We strive to provide a disability inclusive application and interview process.

How We'll Take Care of You

• Our job titles may span more than one career level.
• The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands.
• The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
• This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.

Pay Range

$240,000 — $300,000 USD