Overview

Senior Litigation Counsel, EMEA (London) is a legal leadership role based in Europe with responsibility for managing regulatory and other litigation and disputes across multiple European jurisdictions. The role reports to the Lead Counsel, Litigation in Paris and requires collaboration with the legal team across Europe, North America, APAC and LatAm.Responsibilities

Support complex litigation across EMEA, including regulatory matters and class actions.Independently manage litigation and disputes docket across the EU and EMEA in civil law and common law jurisdictions.Develop and execute strategies to manage existing and emerging litigation risks across EMEA, in coordination with global litigation colleagues and country counsel.Supervise and direct outside counsel on multiple litigation matters across EMEA.Provide concise legal advice internally and represent the legal team in cross-functional discussions on existing litigation or potential regulatory challenges.Review and analyze legal risks related to product and service development and related communications strategies.Experience/Qualifications

Qualified in an EU jurisdiction and/or the UK; a US qualification is a plus.At least 8 years post-qualification experience.Substantive experience managing litigation across multiple EU countries, the UK and other EMEA regions; class action experience is a plus.Knowledge of European and EMEA ecommerce and platform rules; additional experience with US platform rules is ideal.Experience working with a US-headquartered firm or consumer-facing technology business is preferred.Ability to work independently to drive outcomes and coordinate with key stakeholders; strong written and spoken communication skills with ability to influence across a broad audience.Some travel within Europe and to the US will be required.Fluency in English is essential; additional European languages are preferred.The Successful Candidate Should

Be intellectually curious, open-minded, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity and risk.Be able to think creatively to solve problems and handle dynamic change.Appreciate Airbnb’s mission and have an understanding of the Airbnb community.Maintain a good sense of humor, stay calm under pressure, and work effectively in office or remote environments.Our Commitment To Inclusion and Belonging

Airbnb is committed to working with a broad talent pool. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We strive to provide a disability-inclusive application and interview process. If you require reasonable accommodation to submit an application, please contact reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com with your name, role, and accommodation needs.We ask that you only reach out if a disability prevents you from completing the online application.Compensation and How We’ll Take Care Of You

The base pay range (UK) is shown below and may be modified in the future. This role may be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits. Pay range for United Kingdom: £110,000—£135,000 GBP.

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