Counsel, Corporate

Airbnb; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 196,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Employee Travel Credits

Job summary

Airbnb is seeking an experienced corporate attorney to join the Corporate Legal team. You will partner with Corporate Development and other legal teams on M&A and related transactions, from assessment through negotiation and closing.

You will work closely with senior leadership, manage outside counsel, and help shape internal processes. A JD and 5+ years in M&A are required; US state licensure is mandatory. This role is US-remote eligible with some travel and office attendance as needed.

Qualifications

• JD and 5+ years of relevant experience focused on M&A and corporate transactions.
• Track record of independently running deal workstreams.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and handle varied tasks.
• Strong organizational and process management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound business judgment, attention to detail, and practical problem-solving.
• High integrity, professionalism, and curiosity.
• Positive attitude and alignment with Airbnb mission.
• Licensed to practice law in a US state.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mergers, acquisitions, JVs, investments and other corporate transactions through all deal stages.
• Provide strategic legal advice to senior management on M&A strategy and risk.
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents and ancillary agreements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the company.
• Manage outside counsel and coordinate support during transactions.
• Contribute to improving internal legal processes for M&A.
• Assist on additional Corporate Legal matters as needed.

Skills

M&A

Corporate transactions

Deal management

Legal strategy

Communication

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Integrity

US licensing

Education

JD

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

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.

The Community You Will Join

Airbnb's Legal Department embodies the company's innovative, forward-thinking spirit. At the frontier of the 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.

The Difference You Will Make

Airbnb is looking for an experienced attorney to join our Corporate Legal team. Reporting to Airbnb's Lead Counsel, Corporate, you will partner closely with Airbnb's Corporate Development team and other legal and cross-functional teams on M&A as well as other corporate and investment transactions. From time to time, you may also provide legal support for other teams (e.g., Sustainability, Treasury) as part of the Corporate Legal team's general practice.

A Typical Day

• Lead and support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, warrants and other corporate transactions through all stages of a transaction lifecycle, including assessment of potential targets, deal structuring, due diligence, negotiation and deal execution
• Provide strategic legal advice to senior management and other internal stakeholders regarding M&A strategy, risk management and execution
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents, including letters of intent, definitive agreements and ancillary documents
• Work collaboratively with multiple cross-functional teams across the company
• Manage outside counsel, including the coordination of efforts to ensure effective legal support during the transaction process
• Contribute to the development of internal legal processes and best practices for M&A transactions
• Assist and collaborate on other Corporate Legal matters

Your Expertise

• JD and 5+ years of relevant experience working at a law firm or in-house, focused on M&A and corporate transactions
• Track record of independently running deal workstreams
• Willingness to roll up sleeves (no job too big, no job too small)
• Strong organizational and process management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sound business judgment, attention to detail and the ability to find practical and creative solutions to both legal and business problems
• High level of integrity, professionalism, intellectual curiosity and willingness to grow
• Positive attitude, sense of humor and high EQ
• Passion for the Airbnb mission
• Licensed in a US state

This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from.

Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Airbnb values diversity & belonging and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All individuals seeking employment at Airbnb are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

How We'll Take Care of You

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

• bonus
• equity
• benefits
• Employee Travel Credits

Pay Range $196,000—$230,000 USD