Senior Counsel, Litigation

Airbnb•California, United States, CA

2d•$210,000 - $258,000•Onsite

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. 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. Airbnb is looking for an experienced litigator to join our Risk and Regulatory group. Reporting to Airbnb's Lead Counsel, Litigation, Risk and Regulatory, the Senior Counsel, Litigation will own high-stakes disputes, investigations, and strategic counseling from first assessment through resolution, directing outside counsel and shaping our approach at every stage. This role is for you if you work well with business partners, bring a steady and positive presence, and thrive in a collaborative environment. Where some see obstacles, you see room for creative, practical solutions that move Airbnb's global mission forward. You are energized by complex disputes, comfortable engaging regulatory and administrative bodies, and ready to be a trusted voice on the matters that matter most. This role is based in California.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials.
8+ years of significant litigation practice, with a demonstrated record of owning meaningful parts of complex legal or regulatory matters end to end.
Active California bar membership in good standing, and residence in California.
You have prepared witnesses, including senior corporate leaders, for deposition and trial.
Track record of managing outside counsel on high-exposure matters.
Sound judgment and discretion in handling highly sensitive matters and difficult subject matter.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advocate firmly for a position while staying open-minded.
Organized and self-directed, comfortable running multiple matters at once in a fast-paced environment, both on a team and independently.
Interest in expanding the scope of your practice, close attention to detail, and comfort with ambiguity.
Willing to travel several times per quarter depending on case needs.

Nice To Haves

Florida bar admission is a plus.
Background in commercial tort, regulatory, tax controversy, class action, and trial work preferred.
Time spent at or representing technology companies strongly preferred.
Coordinated proceeding work is a plus, including California JCCPs.
Passion for travel and home sharing, and deep appreciation for the Airbnb community.
Good sense of humor, disdain for drama, and a bias toward getting things done.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic leader on a diverse portfolio of complex litigation and pre-litigation matters across numerous jurisdictions.
Handle highly sensitive matters and difficult subject matter with judgment, discretion, and care for everyone involved.
Manage outside counsel across the full life of a case: budget, strategy, work product, and results.
Drive matters through every stage, from early case assessment and witness preparation through depositions, mediation, and settlement recommendations to leadership.
Proactively identify and resolve potential disputes, giving business clients practical risk mitigation advice that supports their objectives.
Partner with compliance, public policy, and legal colleagues inside and outside Airbnb to solve problems that cross functions and borders.
Analyze legal risk across the business, including in the development of new products and services.
Build processes and procedures that scale with a rapidly growing global business.