# Lead Counsel, Community Trust

**Company:** [Airbnb](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/airbnb)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Legal
**Salary:** $240k – $300k/yr
**Experience:** 12+ years
**Skills:** litigation, risk mitigation, fraud prevention, safety operations, law enforcement operations, crisis management, internal investigations, privacy, public policy, artificial intelligence, Machine Learning, legal advice, policy enforcement, california bar
**Posted:** 2026-08-04

> Provides senior legal counsel on fraud and safety, community support, law enforcement operations, crisis management, and related investigations. Requires a J.D., California Bar membership or eligibility, and 12–15 years of relevant legal experience.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Support the Fraud & Safety Operations team with 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 advise cross-functional stakeholders 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 in alignment with business priorities and objectives.
- Champion Airbnb’s mission, ethics, and integrity.

## Requirements
- J.D. with strong academic credentials and a demonstrated record of success as a senior in-house lawyer, law firm partner, or commensurate federal or state government attorney.
- Member of the California Bar or eligible to register as Registered In-House Counsel.
- **12–15 years** of significant experience with litigation, risk mitigation, fraud and safety, law enforcement operations, and global policy application.
- Outstanding analytical, oral, and writing skills, including the ability to distill complex legal issues for a business audience.
- Strong judgment and urgency in time-sensitive, high-stakes matters.
- Pragmatic, business-oriented approach to balancing legal risk and business reward.
- Ability to take ownership of projects from inception to completion in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and advocacy skills.
- Ability to lead with humility and empathy.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning models.
- Passion for travel, home sharing, and the Airbnb community.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Base pay range: **$240,000–$300,000 USD**.
- May also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.

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