Associate Legal Counsel, Japan — Sharing-Economy Law at the Frontier (Tokyo)
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 policy, law, and government relations — where some see obstacles, the team sees the opportunity to find creative, practical solutions at the cutting edge.
The Role & Impact
As Associate Legal Counsel for Japan, you'll report to the Associate General Counsel – Northeast Asia and serve as a legal partner to teams across the business. This role is based in Tokyo and sits within a global, fast-moving legal department that values adaptability, collaboration, and a balance of local and global perspectives.
A Typical Day
- Act as an effective, trusted legal partner on a wide range of Japan-focused matters
- Navigate complex legal issues with a balance of local and global perspectives, attuned to cultural nuance
- Collaborate closely with regional and global members of the legal team, plus many teams outside Legal
- Bring creative, practical solutions to novel questions at the edge of the sharing economy
What You Bring
A genuine and demonstrated interest in Airbnb, a commitment to ethics and integrity, and a track record of fostering workplace diversity and belonging. You're adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable working across diverse international teams with cultural differences and nuances.
Why Join Us
This is a rare chance to work on frontier legal issues in Japan for a mission-driven, 21st-century company — alongside a talented, self-motivated legal community across the globe.
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