Counsel, IP

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 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 seeking a collaborative and pragmatic attorney with substantial experience specializing in trademark and copyright legal practice. This role will report to the Lead Counsel for trademark, brand protection, copyright, and domain names, and will work on the full spectrum of issues managed by this team.

A Typical Day:

• Handle escalated notice & takedown cases related to user-generated content on the Airbnb platform; proactively manage risk, identify patterns and opportunities to improve workflows, and support the team through quality control, training, and process development


• Manage ongoing prosecution and maintenance of global trademark, domain name, and copyright portfolios for Airbnb, HotelTonight, and other acquired brands


• Manage a docket of trademark enforcement and IP dispute matters, including corresponding directly with third parties using our marks improperly and negotiating resolutions of trademark disputes


• Advise internal partners on the legal risks and viability of proposed trademarks and domain names, including conducting trademark searches and providing guidance on use and registration issues


• Collaborate with a fast-paced and high-performing team on IP strategy and program management


• Proactively manage and audit trademark and domain name portfolios, collaborating with internal stakeholders to align portfolios with business objectives


• Consult and partner with marketing, product, and commercial counsel on trademark, copyright, and right of publicity issues

Your Expertise:

• JD and a minimum of five (5) years of legal practice, including a substantial amount of experience with trademark/copyright/domain name and brand protection counseling (relevant in-house experience with leading global technology company/ies is a plus)


• A strong working knowledge of the Airbnb platform, evolving product lines, and competitive landscape


• Experience with intellectual property platform liability issues, the DMCA, and the DSA, either in the litigation or advisory context


• Demonstrated ability to execute on trademark/copyright/domain name and brand protection strategies and workflows, and to identify opportunities for improving processes


• Experience advising on trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement for a global company.


• Team player, highly collaborative, with excellent communication and listening skills


• Demonstrated ability to deliver timely, accurate, thorough, and concise legal analysis


• Able to develop a realistic assessment of legal risks and deliver clear, pragmatic, and business-oriented advice


• Demonstrated ability to perform beyond expectations in a fast-paced high growth environment, including the ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize


• High level of integrity, professionalism, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to grow


• Organized and detail oriented


• Member of a state bar (in good standing)

Your Location:

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.

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: reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com. 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.