Associate Legal Counsel, Japan

Airbnb's Legal team is seeking an Associate Legal Counsel for Japan to work with diverse international colleagues and collaborate with other teams outside of Legal. The role will require delivering clear and practical legal advice on various business functions and navigating cultural differences and nuances.

Requirements

• Qualification in Japan (as bengoshi) is a must.
• Native-level command of Japanese (written and spoken) is a must.
• Business-level English (written and spoken) is essential.
• Minimum 2-5 years post-qualification experience in an MNC and/or start-up is a plus.
• Consistently delivers creative, thoughtful and business-oriented results that appropriately balance growth and risk.
• 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.