Lead Counsel, Corporate

Airbnb

3d•$240,000 - $300,000•Remote

About The Position

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. 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. 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. We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated attorney to join us as Lead Counsel, Corporate. You'll be responsible for advising various Airbnb stakeholders regarding corporate legal matters. The primary focus will be on securities law disclosure review and advice (e.g., press and earnings releases, investor relations presentations, website disclosures, Regulation G, Regulation FD matters). You're business savvy, with a firm grasp of both legal and financial concepts, can take an active role with or support various other corporate legal matters, such as SEC filings, corporate governance and treasury support and partner closely with our founder, senior leadership and board members on board matters and committee meeting materials.

Requirements

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 in 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
Has experience with legal issues faced by technology companies
Ability to establish rapport and collaborate effectively 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

Nice To Haves

In-house experience at a high growth company preferred
Comfort operating in a high-growth, deal-active environment a plus
Experience working with international teams and cross border experience a plus

Responsibilities

Advising various Airbnb stakeholders regarding corporate legal matters.
Securities law disclosure review and advice (e.g., press and earnings releases, investor relations presentations, website disclosures, Regulation G, Regulation FD matters).
Taking an active role with or supporting various other corporate legal matters, such as SEC filings, corporate governance and treasury support.
Partnering closely with our founder, senior leadership and board members on board matters and committee meeting materials.