Description
We are seeking an Associate Legal Counsel for Korea to join our Legal team. As a trusted partner to our fast-paced and high-performing teams, you will deliver clear, effective, and practical legal advice on regulatory matters, consumer protection, competition, marketing, employment, privacy, dispute resolution, and law enforcement.
Your expertise will be valuable in making sensible legal risk assessments that consider practical solutions to mitigate legal risk while keeping business priorities at the forefront. You will work closely with our Legal Counsel within the Korea Legal Team and serve as a legal partner to many other teams outside Legal.
Key responsibilities include: Acting as an effective and trusted partner to the fast-paced and high-performing Airbnb team. Delivering clear, effective, and practical legal advice to the various business functions. Being adept in making sensible legal risk assessments. Collaborating with the Legal Counsel within the Korea Legal Team and serving as a legal partner to many other teams outside Legal.
Requirements include: Qualification in Korea. Native-level command of Korean (written and oral). Business-level English (written and oral) is essential. Minimum 2-5 years post-qualification experience. In-house (including secondment from a law firm) in an MNC and/or start-up is a plus. Consistently delivering creative, thoughtful, and business-oriented results. Tech-forward mindset with a proactive willingness to leverage AI tools to optimize legal productivity. Team player, highly collaborative with excellent communication and listening skills. Proactive owner who takes initiative while navigating competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Empathetic, caring, and humble. Occasional international travel (typically once a year for a few days) may be required, with full consideration for individual circumstances and family commitments.