Lead Counsel, Community Trust

Airbnb

Lead Counsel advising Airbnb on fraud, safety, law enforcement, and global crisis matters. Partnering with cross-functional teams to protect Airbnb’s worldwide hosting and travel community.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $240,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise with a focus on litigation, risk mitigation, and policy application, while effectively managing cross-functional projects and advocating for community safety and integrity. Possesses strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills to navigate complex legal issues in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

J.D. DegreeCalifornia Bar Membership12–15 Years Legal ExperienceLitigation and Risk MitigationCross-Functional Project Management

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Hard Skills

LitigationRisk MitigationFraud and SafetyLaw Enforcement OperationsGlobal Policy ApplicationArtificial IntelligenceMachine Learning Models

Soft Skills

Outstanding Analytical SkillsExcellent Communication SkillsAbility to Lead with HumilityOrganizational SkillsCollaborative Approach

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered In-House Counsel Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Community TrustCrisis ManagementPolicy EnforcementDiversity and InclusionBusiness-Oriented Legal Advice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Fraud & Safety Operations team in proactive defenses and reactive interventions to help keep the community safe
Support Customer Support escalations, including analysis and advice on matters involving Airbnb policies and policy enforcement
Assess, manage, and provide legal advice on global legal risks, life safety, law enforcement operations, and related internal investigations
Advise on and drive cross-functional projects with Fraud & Safety, Global Crisis Management, Community Support, Communications, Community Policy, Public Policy, Privacy, and Hosting teams
Help manage team resources to align with business priorities and objectives
Champion Airbnb’s mission, ethics, and integrity
Support Airbnb’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment
Report to the Associate General Counsel, Community Trust

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. with strong academic credentials and demonstrated record of success as a senior in-house lawyer, law firm partner, or commensurate federal or state government position
Member of California Bar or eligible to register as Registered In-House Counsel
12–15 years of significant knowledge and experience with litigation, risk mitigation, fraud and safety, law enforcement operations, and global policy application
Experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning models is a plus
Outstanding analytical, oral, and writing skills
Ability to distill complex legal issues efficiently and effectively for a business audience in novel or ambiguous situations
Highly developed sense of urgency in time-sensitive and high-stakes matters
Record of entrepreneurial, quick-thinking, pragmatic, business-oriented advice balancing legal risk and business reward
Ability to take ownership of projects from inception to completion
Efficient and organized; able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
Excellent communication skills and ability to advocate while maintaining a respectful, collaborative, and open-minded approach
Ability to lead with humility and empathy
Passion for travel, home sharing, and appreciation for the Airbnb community
Good sense of humor, disdain for drama, and desire to get things done
Must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligibility
Equity eligibility
Benefits
Employee Travel Credits
Disability-inclusive application and interview process
Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities