Counsel, IP

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee escalated notice and takedown situations concerning user-generated content on the Airbnb platform; proactively mitigate risks, identify trends and opportunities for workflow enhancements, and support the team through quality assurance, training, and process improvement.

• Manage the ongoing prosecution and maintenance of global trademark, domain name, and copyright portfolios for Airbnb, HotelTonight, and other acquired brands.

• Handle a caseload of trademark enforcement and intellectual property dispute issues, including direct communication with third parties misusing our trademarks and negotiating resolutions for trademark conflicts.

• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders regarding the legal risks and feasibility of proposed trademarks and domain names, including conducting trademark searches and advising on usage and registration matters.

• Collaborate with a dynamic, high-performing team on intellectual property strategy and program management.

• Proactively oversee and audit trademark and domain name portfolios, working with internal partners to ensure alignment with business objectives.

• Consult and collaborate with marketing, product, and commercial legal counsel on trademark, copyright, and publicity rights matters.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) and a minimum of five (5) years of legal experience, including significant expertise in trademark, copyright, domain name, and brand protection counseling (relevant in-house experience with leading global technology companies is advantageous).

• Strong working knowledge of the Airbnb platform, its evolving product lines, and the competitive landscape.

• Familiarity with intellectual property platform liability issues, the DMCA, and the DSA, whether in a litigation or advisory capacity.

• Proven ability to implement trademark, copyright, domain name, and brand protection strategies and workflows, as well as to identify process improvement opportunities.

• Experience providing advice on trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement for a global enterprise.

• A collaborative team player with outstanding communication and listening abilities.

• Proven capacity to deliver timely, accurate, comprehensive, and concise legal analyses.

• Ability to develop realistic assessments of legal risks and provide clear, practical, and business-oriented advice.

• Demonstrated capability to exceed expectations in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, including multitasking and effective prioritization.

• High degree of integrity, professionalism, intellectual curiosity, and a desire for personal growth.

• Organized and detail-oriented.

• Member of a state bar in good standing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.