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Airbnb · 1 month ago

Legal Intern, General Counsel

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

$48/hr - $50/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Airbnb is a global company that connects hosts and guests through unique stays and experiences. They are seeking Legal Interns for their 2026 Summer Intern Program, where interns will support various legal functions and gain practical experience in-house while contributing to meaningful projects.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Collaborate with team members to achieve project milestones

Complete projects crossing different areas of law, balancing priorities and deadlines, including a final project that you’ll share with the full legal team

Communicate with the legal team and other stakeholders to provide project updates and share your work

Proactively seek and provide feedback throughout the internship

Actively participate in and contribute to the legal and broader Airbnb community, like pro bono efforts

Qualification

Legal researchVerbal communicationWritten communicationDetail-orientedInterpersonal skillsInterest in pro bonoPassion for AirbnbAdaptabilityTeam collaboration

Required

First-year law students (Juris Doctorate) enrolled full-time at a nationally-accredited law school

Strong interest in learning about in-house legal practice and about multiple practice areas

Great verbal and written communication skills and interest in honing new communication skills

Detail-oriented and organized

Adaptable and able to adjust plans and manage changes effectively

Strong interpersonal skills and interest in initiating and building relationships and collaborating with teams within and outside of Legal

Passion for the Airbnb mission; experience with the platform is a plus!

Work authorization for employment in the United States is required (CPT/OPT is accepted) - visa sponsorship is unavailable

A cover letter that answers the following questions: (1) Which Airbnb Core Value(s) most resonates with you? (2) What do you hope to gain from this internship? (3) Why would you be a great addition to the Airbnb Legal team?

A writing sample that is no more than 3-5 pages long