Counsel, Insurance

Airbnb

3d•Remote

About The Position

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 team 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: We are looking for brilliant minds to join Airbnb’s insurance legal team working on innovative and cutting edge insurance programs. In particular, those who have a passion for the sharing economy and the drive and dedication needed to continue delighting our users and enabling them to share unique and meaningful experiences around the world. Your role as a member of the Airbnb insurance legal team will involve working closely with global business partners to provide practical regulatory and commercial legal advice and support in various jurisdictions. Your role will require a high degree of self-sufficiency, organizational skills, and an ability to enjoy a fast-paced and busy environment. You will operate as part of a supportive, fun and friendly team. This role reports to Associate General Counsel - Insurance.

Requirements

J.D. degree and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
6+ years of legal experience, including 4+ years of insurance regulatory experience, with substantive experience in the U.S. and exposure to one or more of the following regions: Canada, EMEA, and/or APAC.
Creative, adaptable, and business-oriented insurance regulatory and commercial attorney who thrives at the intersection of law and business strategy.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, making sound decisions with confidence and speed.
Proven ability to deliver concise, practical, and business-savvy legal advice, leveraging experience and using AI-powered tools where appropriate to enhance efficiency and support legal workflows, while maintaining independent legal judgment at all times.
Strong risk identification and assessment skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
Proactive problem-solver who anticipates challenges and drives solutions before issues escalate.
Highly collaborative with excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to translate complex legal concepts for diverse audiences.
Strong ability to work across a global, geographically dispersed team of legal and business stakeholders in a virtual environment.
Comfortable working in an international, multicultural environment and adept at navigating cross-cultural dynamics.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Nice To Haves

In-house legal experience, preferably within the technology or platform economy sector.
A genuine passion for Airbnb's mission with a strong knowledge of and keen interest in the travel industry.
Fluency in multiple languages is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

Providing legal guidance to internal stakeholders on insurance regulatory requirements related to Airbnb’s user facing products and services, corporate programs and new products as the opportunity arises.
Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, insurance and reinsurance policies necessary to support the operations of Airbnb’s insurance programs.
Providing legal guidance to design, content, marketing and UX teams related to travel insurance and other insurance products and services.
Staying up-to-date and helping keep the team advised on insurance, advertising, and consumer protection laws.
Providing legal support for claims and related processes.
Draft and provide legal guidance on insurance related legislation.
Responding to regulatory inquiries and managing regulatory outreach.
Acting as a subject matter expert in the legal department on insurance related issues as they relate to other Airbnb products, services and commercial agreements.