# Counsel, IP
**Company:** [Airbnb](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/airbnb)
**Location:** Remote
**Salary:** $196K-$230K
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Trademark Law, Copyright Law, Domain Name Management, Dmca, Dsa, Trademark Clearance, Trademark Prosecution, Trademark Enforcement, Ip Strategy, Brand Protection
**Posted:** 2026-06-25
> IP attorney handling trademark, copyright, and domain name matters including portfolio management, enforcement, takedown cases, and advising internal teams on brand protection strategy.
## Job Description
## Responsibilities
- 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

## Requirements
- 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)
- 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
- Member of a state bar (in good standing)
- 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

## Nice-to-Haves
- Relevant in-house experience with leading global technology company/ies
- A strong working knowledge of the Airbnb platform, evolving product lines, and competitive landscape
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