Legal Intern, Tax

Airbnb

27d•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. The Community You Will Join: Airbnb is seeking a Legal Intern to join the Tax team for our 2026 Summer Intern Program from June 1, 2026 - August 21, 2026. Airbnb’s Tax team embodies the company’s innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. At the frontier of the sharing economy, Airbnb is breaking new ground in matters of tax policy and law around the world. Where some see obstacles, we see opportunities to find creative and practical solutions. We’re an adventurous, fast-moving group. We are looking for a 1L or 2L student that is excited about tax law, learning new skills, and taking on challenges with integrity and curiosity as they learn about the practical dimensions of being on an in-house tax team. The Difference You Will Make: As an intern, you’ll be integrated into a team where you’ll contribute to challenging projects. Your manager, team, and our incredible employee community will strive to be superhosts to you during the summer. We provide the support, mentorship, fun, and real world experience needed to accelerate your learning and make a real impact on our product, as Airbnb revolutionizes connection, belonging, and travel. A Typical Day: Assigned projects will depend on the department’s needs and your interests. You will have the opportunity to work closely with various Tax team members and their business partners to support a variety of tax functions, which may include: Indirect Tax, Tax Operations and Engineering, Tax Policy, Tax Controversy, Corporate Tax Planning, International Tax and tax support of new business initiatives. During your internship, you’ll have the opportunity to: Collaborate with multiple team members to achieve project milestones Communicate with the Tax team and other stakeholders to provide project updates Seek and provide feedback throughout the internship Actively participate in and contribute to the Tax and broader Airbnb community

Requirements

This opportunity is for first-year student (1L) or second-year (2L) students enrolled full-time at a nationally-accredited law school with the following background:
Demonstrated interest in tax/tax law as evidenced by the courses taken or previous experience in taxes/accounting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, detail-oriented and organized
Comfortable reaching out and initiating communication with various team members
Adaptable and able to adjust plans and manage changes effectively
Strong interpersonal skills and interest in building relationships and collaborating with teams within and outside of the Tax team
Passion for the Airbnb mission; experience with the platform is a plus!
Work authorization for employment in the United States is required - visa sponsorship and relocation is unavailable