Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.
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. We are looking for a dynamic paralegal with experience in corporate law to join our Corporate Legal Team. The paralegal will be responsible for managing and supporting corporate transactions, securities compliance, board governance, and entity management matters, while helping keep legal operations efficient and organized and proactively identifying opportunities to improve how the team works.
The Difference You Will Make
This role requires an individual who excels in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You are highly organized and able to independently manage competing priorities and your own deadlines, while maintaining excellent results and attention to detail. You have strong communication and interpersonal skills, know how to manage relationships within Legal and with cross-functional partners, and are not afraid to take on challenging requests and think outside of the box to problem solve. We value individuals who are resourceful, proactive and always willing to lend a helping hand. This role reports to Lead Counsel, Corporate, and will support various members of the corporate legal team.
A Typical Day
- Manage and support corporate transactions and governance matters, including preparing and organizing closing documents, resolutions, consents, and corporate records
- Own day-to-day calendaring of SEC filing deadlines, board and committee meeting schedules, and maintain legal files and entity records
- Assist in the preparation and review of SEC filings, earnings releases, investor relations materials, and other public disclosures under attorney supervision
- Support board and committee meeting logistics, including drafting and organizing meeting materials, minutes, and resolutions
- Assist with global entity management, including maintaining corporate minute books, tracking subsidiary records, and coordinating with outside counsel on entity maintenance
- Support and help improve internal legal operations workflows, identifying and proposing efficiencies, and provide general project support to the team
Your Expertise
- 7+ years of experience working at a law firm or in-house legal department on corporate matters; experience supporting public company compliance or M&A transactions strongly preferred
- Experience with SEC filings, securities law compliance, subsidiary management, and/or corporate governance processes
- Ability to work proactively and independently in a fast-paced and pressurized environment and to exercise judgment in appropriately seeking guidance from managing attorneys and legal professionals
- Willingness to roll up your sleeves and take on additional projects as necessary
- Strong organizational and communication skills (both oral and written)
- High level of integrity, professionalism, intellectual curiosity and willingness to grow
- Interest in, passion for, experience with and/or curiosity about diversity, belonging, and inclusive behaviors in every day work
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.