Senior Counsel, Employment

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'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. Our legal team is committed to building a group of talented, collaborative and self-motivated legal professionals across the globe who believe in Airbnb's mission and leading as a 21st century company.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and strategic advice and counsel to internal clients and legal colleagues on a range of global employment issues, including prevention of harassment and discrimination, compensation and benefits, performance management, reorganizations, accommodations and leaves of absence, wage and hour law, mobility, contingent workforce, and ethics issues.
• Independently support key Talent and Business partners on complex and challenging employment issues; delivering clear, practical advice that enables our business partners to achieve their objectives while mitigating legal risk and keeping the interests of all stakeholders at the forefront.
• Drive and support on cross-functional projects to improve our global employment policies and practices to ensure compliance with business objectives and federal, state and local laws.
• Manage high-visibility employment issues, disputes, and internal investigations.
• Be a trusted and collaboration-oriented partner across Employee Experience global functions.
• Support Airbnb’s commitment to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace, free of discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant experience with a significant amount focused on employment law.
• Strong, proven ability to work cross functionally with business partners and executives.
• Experience leading and/or advising on investigations.
• General experience working in an international and multicultural working environment with geographically dispersed team members.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and pressurized environment and to act decisively.
• Provide quick, concise, and practical legal advice consistent with Airbnb’s business objectives.
• Advise and problem-solve proactively where necessary.
• A passion for Airbnb’s mission, with a strong knowledge and interest in travel.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• In-house experience, preferably in the technology sector, preferred.
• Computer literacy with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Qualified lawyer with Bar admission in the United States.

Nice-to-haves

• In-house experience, preferably in the technology sector.

Benefits

• Base pay range of $208,000—$253,500 USD, dependent on factors such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands.
• This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.