Airbnb

Counsel, Insurance

Airbnb

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $196,000 - $230,000 per year

About the role

  • Providing legal guidance to internal stakeholders on insurance regulatory requirements related to Airbnb’s user facing products and services, corporate programs and new products as the opportunity arises.
  • Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, insurance and reinsurance policies necessary to support the operations of Airbnb’s insurance programs.
  • Providing legal guidance to design, content, marketing and UX teams related to travel insurance and other insurance products and services.
  • Staying up-to-date and helping keep the team advised on insurance, advertising, and consumer protection laws.
  • Providing legal support for claims and related processes.
  • Draft and provide legal guidance on insurance related legislation.
  • Responding to regulatory inquiries and managing regulatory outreach.
  • Acting as a subject matter expert in the legal department on insurance related issues as they relate to other Airbnb products, services and commercial agreements.

Requirements

  • J.D. degree and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • 6+ years of legal experience, including 4+ years of insurance regulatory experience, with substantive experience in the U.S. and exposure to one or more of the following regions: Canada, EMEA, and/or APAC.
  • Creative, adaptable, and business-oriented insurance regulatory and commercial attorney who thrives at the intersection of law and business strategy.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, making sound decisions with confidence and speed.
  • Proven ability to deliver concise, practical, and business-savvy legal advice, leveraging experience and using AI-powered tools where appropriate to enhance efficiency and support legal workflows, while maintaining independent legal judgment at all times.
  • Strong risk identification and assessment skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Proactive problem-solver who anticipates challenges and drives solutions before issues escalate.
  • Highly collaborative with excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to translate complex legal concepts for diverse audiences.
  • Strong ability to work across a global, geographically dispersed team of legal and business stakeholders in a virtual environment.
  • Comfortable working in an international, multicultural environment and adept at navigating cross-cultural dynamics.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Benefits
  • This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
insurance regulatory experiencecommercial contracts draftinginsurance policies negotiationlegal guidance on legislationclaims supportregulatory inquiries managementrisk identificationlegal analysisbusiness strategy alignmentAI-powered legal tools
Soft Skills
creative problem-solvingadaptabilitybusiness-oriented mindseteffective decision-makingcollaborationwritten communicationverbal communicationcross-cultural navigationproactive approachability to work in dynamic environments
Certifications
J.D. degreeactive bar membership