Lead Counsel, UK

The Community You Will Join:

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 in EMEA 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 opportunities to find creative, practical solutions. We are committed to further developing a team of talented, collaborative and self-motivated legal professionals who believe in Airbnb’s mission.

The Difference You Will Make:

We are looking for an experienced, business-focused lawyer to serve as Lead Counsel for the UK. Based in our London office and reporting to the Associate General Counsel Product EMEA, you will be the trusted legal adviser to the UK business and the legal point of contact for the Northern Europe and Middle East (NEMEA) Leadership Team, with a particular focus on regulatory, reputation and public policy matters.

A Typical Day:

• Responsible for all legal matters related to the UK business, including:
  • Working closely with the public policy and communications teams, tax team, other legal team members, and outside counsel to devise and implement strategic positions on new and existing regulations that affect Airbnb and