Counsel, Corporate

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.

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 Department embodies the company’s innovative, forward-thinking spirit. At the frontier of the sharing economy, Airbnb is breaking new ground in matters of policy, law and government relations. Where some see obstacles, we see the opportunity to find creative, practical solutions, right at the cutting edge. 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 and leading as a 21st century company.

The Difference You Will Make

Airbnb is looking for an experienced attorney to join our Corporate Legal team. Reporting to Airbnb’s Lead Counsel, Corporate, you will partner closely with Airbnb’s Corporate Development team and other legal and cross-functional teams on M&A as well as other corporate and investment transactions. From time to time, you may also provide legal support for other teams (e.g., Sustainability, Treasury) as part of the Corporate Legal team’s general practice.

A Typical Day

Lead and support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, warrants and other corporate transactions through all stages of a transaction lifecycle, including assessment of potential targets, deal structuring, due diligence, negotiation and deal execution

Provide strategic legal advice to senior management and other internal stakeholders regarding M&A strategy, risk management and execution

Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents, including letters of intent, definitive agreements and ancillary documents

Work collaboratively with multiple cross-functional teams across the company

Manage outside counsel, including the coordination of efforts to ensure effective legal support during the transaction process

Contribute to the development of internal legal processes and best practices for M&A transactions

Assist and collaborate on other Corporate Legal matters

Your Expertise

JD and 5+ years of relevant experience working at a law firm or in-house, focused on M&A and corporate transactions

Track record of independently running deal workstreams

Willingness to roll up sleeves (no job too big, no job too small)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Sound business judgment, attention to detail and the ability to find practical and creative solutions to both legal and business problems

High level of integrity, professionalism, intellectual curiosity and willingness to grow

Positive attitude, sense of humor and high EQ