Counsel, Employment and Ethics

airbnb, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company seeks a dynamic Counsel for Employment & Ethics to provide legal guidance on complex issues while fostering an inclusive workplace. This role requires a collaborative attorney with a strong background in employment law and ethics compliance, who can navigate a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with diverse teams to ensure compliance with laws and policies, while supporting a culture of integrity and respect. Join a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and diverse perspectives, and make a meaningful impact in shaping ethical practices within the company.

Benefits

Employee Travel Credits

Equity Options

Health Benefits

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years of experience in employment and ethics law.
• Qualified lawyer with Bar admission in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on global employment and ethics issues.
• Support investigations and manage employment disputes.
• Drive improvements in compliance policies and practices.

Skills

Employment Law

Ethics Compliance

Legal Risk Assessment

Interpersonal Skills

Cross-functional Collaboration

Investigative Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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 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.

The Difference You Will Make:

Our legal team is looking to bring on a Counsel, Employment & Ethics. You are a highly adaptable and collaborative attorney with employment, ethics & compliance experience that can handle ambiguity and rapidly shifting priorities with flexibility, compassion, patience, and poise.

You have excellent judgment in both assessing legal risks and business strategy, and a proven ability to lead in a complex and fast-paced environment.

A Typical Day:

• Provide legal and strategic advice and counsel to internal clients and legal colleagues on a range of global employment and ethics 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, conflicts of interest, and other matters involving Airbnb’s ethics policies.
• Support key Employee Experience and business partners on complex and challenging employment and ethics 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 and ethics policies and practices to ensure compliance with business objectives and federal, state and local laws.
• Support execution of our compliance communications strategy.
• Manage employment issues, disputes, and internal investigations.
• Support Airbnb’s conflict of interest disclosure process, including review and approval of potential employee conflicts and gift and entertainment requests, as well as policy training
• Track Airbnb’s company compliance with new laws and regulations, specifically with regard to employment, anti-bribery and corruption and other relevant compliance topics, working closely with our public policy, and regional legal teams.
• Be a trusted and collaboration-oriented partner across Employee Experience global functions.
• Support Airbnb’s commitment to building and maintaining an inclusive and ethical workplace, free of discrimination and harassment.

Your Expertise:

• Creative, flexible and experienced attorney.
• 4-6+ years of relevant experience with a significant amount focused on employment and ethics matters.
• 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.

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.

We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: [e-mail] . Please include your full name, the role you’re applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process.

We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application.

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. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.