About the job
Founded in 2007, Airbnb started with two hosts welcoming three guests into their San Francisco home. Today, we proudly empower over 5 million hosts who have collectively welcomed more than 2 billion guests across nearly every country worldwide. Our platform offers unique stays and experiences that foster genuine connections with local communities.
We are looking for a talented Associate Counsel to join our Commercial & Technology Legal Team, specializing in intellectual property (IP) and open source matters. Our ideal candidate will be collaborative, adaptable, and exemplify Airbnb’s Core Values, bringing sound judgment and a business-oriented perspective to legal challenges. Your expertise will support teams as they develop innovative products and technologies that serve millions, ensuring that our IP, brand, and tech ecosystem are safeguarded while allowing Airbnb to operate efficiently and responsibly.
Your Impact:
You will provide essential legal support on IP and open source issues that influence how Airbnb creates, utilizes, and disseminates technology. Your role will involve advising on IP licensing and transactions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance open source governance and compliance, and facilitating legal reviews for our Tech Brand initiatives throughout their lifecycle—from conception to publication. By offering practical risk management guidance for external communications and developer-facing programs, you will play a pivotal role in fostering innovation and crafting compelling technology narratives with appropriate safeguards.

