Counsel, IP

2 hours, 33 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Legal
Airbnb

Airbnb

Airbnb is the world's largest community-driven hospitality company, offering homes and experiences in 191 countries. It is an online marketplace connecting people to unique accommodations and experiences globally.

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
5K-10K
Founded 2008

Description

  • Handle escalated notice-and-takedown cases involving user-generated content on the Airbnb platform.
  • Proactively manage risk, identify workflow improvements, and support quality control, training, and process development.
  • Manage prosecution and maintenance of global trademark, domain name, and copyright portfolios for Airbnb, HotelTonight, and other acquired brands.
  • Oversee trademark enforcement and IP dispute matters, including direct outreach to third parties and negotiation of resolutions.
  • Advise internal partners on trademark and domain name clearance, legal risks, use, and registration issues.
  • Conduct trademark searches and provide guidance on proposed trademarks and domain names.
  • Collaborate with the IP team on strategy and program management in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proactively audit trademark and domain name portfolios and align them with business objectives.
  • Partner with marketing, product, and commercial counsel on trademark, copyright, and right of publicity issues.

Requirements

  • JD and at least 5 years of legal practice.
  • Substantial experience with trademark, copyright, domain name, and brand protection counseling.
  • In-house experience with a leading global technology company is a plus.
  • Strong working knowledge of the Airbnb platform, product lines, and competitive landscape.
  • Experience with intellectual property platform liability issues, the DMCA, and the DSA in litigation or advisory settings.
  • Experience with trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement for a global company.
  • Demonstrated ability to execute brand protection strategies and improve workflows and processes.
  • Member of a state bar in good standing.
  • Excellent communication, listening, organizational, and detail-oriented skills.
  • Ability to deliver timely, accurate, thorough, concise, and business-oriented legal analysis and advice.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while multitasking and prioritizing effectively.

Benefits

  • US-remote eligible position.
  • Occasional work from an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed with management.
  • Competitive base pay range of $196,000 to $230,000 USD.
  • Eligible for bonus.
  • Eligible for equity.
  • Eligible for benefits.
  • Eligible for Employee Travel Credits.
  • Reasonable accommodations available for candidates with disabilities during the application and interview process.

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