Commercial Counsel - EMEA

Corporate Counsel

Unknown Employer

ABOUT THE ROLE THE CORPORATE COUNSEL IS A GENERALIST IN-HOUSE ATTORNEY SUPPORTING THE LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT, COMMERCIAL, COMPLIANCE, LITIGATION, AND REGULATORY FUNCTIONS FOR THE COMPANY. THIS ROLE ENSURES COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND INTERNATIONAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS ACROSS A BROAD RANGE OF LEGAL DISCIPLINES. THIS POSITION WILL PRIMARILY SUPPORT OUR OPERATIONS IN NORTH AMERICA (U.S. & CANADA).   THIS ROLE SUPPORTS AND ADVISES ON COMPANY POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR ALL WORKFORCE-RELATED MATTERS, INCLUDING EMPLOYEE RELATIONS (ER/HR ISSUES) FOR CONTINGENT WORKERS, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, LITIGATION, AND RELATED-COMPLIANCE. THE POSITION REQUIRES PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN EMPLOYMENT LAW, SPECIFICALLY WAGE AND HOUR COMPLIANCE IN THE U.S. (CALIFORNIA LAW AND PAGA EXPERIENCE ARE PREFERRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED).  THE ROLE INCLUDES IDENTIFYING AND MITIGATING COMPLIANCE RISKS AND POTENTIAL AND ACTUAL CLAIMS AGAINST THE COMPANY AND ITS’ AFFILIATES AND ASSISTING THE GENERAL COUNSEL IN OVERSEEING EXTERNAL COUNSEL. THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR PROVIDING CREATIVE, PROACTIVE, AND PRAGMATIC LEGAL GUIDANCE.  A SUCCESSFUL CORPORATE COUNSEL WILL BE BOTH A STRATEGIC ADVISOR AND HANDS-ON PROBLEM SOLVER.   WHAT YOU WILL DO   * Provide advice and counseling on a broad spectrum of employment law issues primarily in the U.S., as well as backup support in EMEA and APAC (Australia, India, Singapore) including: background checks, contingent workers, AI, recruiting, equity and inclusion, internal investigations, internal communications, performance management, executive agreements, leaves of absence, accommodations, wage and hour, pay equity, terminations, and reorganizations/role eliminations * Work with other department members to identify, mitigate, manage compliance and legal risk for the Company, including reviewing and revising internal policies and procedures * Support HR in developing proactive training for staff * Manage general litigation matters, including pre-litigation strategy, complaint response, discovery, motions practice, and settlement negotiations; provide legal representation and/or supervise outside counsel regarding employment litigation, commercial disputes, government administrative agency charges, audits, and investigations (e.g., EEOC, DOL, OSHA, and state/local agencies), as well as pre-litigation demand letters and claims * Enforcement of contracts with temporary staffing agencies and other contingent labor providers.  * Support the Company’s export controls and trade sanctions compliance program, including advising on OFAC, EAR, and ITAR requirements, screening obligations, and cross-border transaction reviews across the Company’s global operations * Advise and assist with other general legal needs as they arise * Other responsibilities as assigned by the General Counsel   Required Qualifications: * Juris Doctor degree * Member in good standing of a U.S. State Bar or the District of Columbia (California wage and hour experience preferred) * Able to work EST or CST time * 5+ years of experience; preferably a combination of in-house and law firm experience * Strong knowledge of laws and regulations relating to employment, independent contractor classification, commercial contracts, export controls, trade sanctions, and data privacy across various geographies * Strong general litigation experience, including employment, commercial, and regulatory matters; experience managing outside counsel and litigation budgets * Experience with export controls and trade sanctions compliance (OFAC, EAR, and/or ITAR) preferred; familiarity with cross-border regulatory requirements in a global technology or services environment a plus * Comfort working across a varied docket of legal matters as a generalist in-house attorney * Self-motivated, able to work with light supervision, and assume significant responsibility * Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills  * Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment to prioritize and meet required deadlines    Compensation: $160,000 to $180,000 USD annually. Salary rates are based on experience, skills, and geographical location.

Commercial Counsel

Stripe

WHO WE ARE ABOUT STRIPE Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career. ABOUT THE TEAM Stripe is looking for an exceptional transactional lawyer to join our commercial legal team supporting our fast growing business in the Americas.  Stripe is a global technology company that builds infrastructure for online commerce with a mission to increase the GDP of the internet. Not only do we handle billions of online transactions each year, Stripe is forging new paths in global commerce including the use of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, and agentic commerce. Our innovative suite of SaaS offerings enable millions of users around the world, from entrepreneurs to multinational enterprises and online marketplace platforms, to build their businesses, establish global reach, scale faster and operate more efficiently. And we are just getting started! WHAT YOU’LL DO RESPONSIBILITIES * Support the AMER Sales team, leading negotiations for complex and strategic agreements; * Advise on a wide range of commercial and legal issues, including launch of new products to Stripe users and support international expansions; * Work closely with Product Legal to bring new products and features to market; * Be an integral part of the build out of Stripe’s commercial legal infrastructure so that we can scale and operate efficiently at pace with Stripe’s exponential growth - this work includes drafting and maintaining Stripe’s agreements and playbooks, leading and contributing projects to improve internal processes, leveraging AI tooling to optimize how we work and collaborate with our clients, partners and users;  * Partner with teams across Stripe globally, including sales, operations, product, tax, risk groups, and others; * Help the entire team drive scaled support and efficiency, working collaboratively in a global team to maximize the overall impact of the Commercial Legal team; * Develop and deliver training and other resources to help the Sales team sell our products; and * Be a point of escalation for outside counsel. WHO YOU ARE We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS * 5+ years of relevant experience in-house or in a technology practice group in a top law firm. * Qualified with good standing membership in at least one US state bar with a JD degree or foreign equivalent; * Intellectually curious and a creative problem solver - Stripe’s products and our industry are complex and ever evolving - you should relish learning new products and finding creative solutions to challenging problems; * A self starter with a bias for action - you are proactive and have a strong sense of ownership;  * A clear and concise communicator (in written and verbal forms), who can distill the key risks and explain complex, nuanced issues in plain and simple terms;  * A natural collaborator, able to guide cross-functional teams and drive to a win-win solution; * Familiar with the range of legal issues and commercial risks that arise in connection with hosted data and technology services; and * A team player who is willing to do what it takes to contribute to the collective success;  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience working in payment or fintech industries and knowledge of associated regulatory issues; * In-house experience advising high growth companies;  * Working knowledge on how to use LLM tools; * Experience in improving legal processes with AI technology; and * A working knowledge of data protection laws such as  CCPA, GDPR, and HIPAA.

Senior Counsel, Commercial & Partnerships

Airbnb

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way. The Community You Will Join:  Airbnb’s Legal team embodies the company’s innovative, forward-thinking spirit. At the frontier of the new sharing economy, Airbnb is breaking new ground in matters of policy, law, and government relations. Where some see obstacles, we see the opportunity to find creative, practical solutions, right at the cutting edge. Our adventurous, fast-moving legal team is committed to building a team of talented, collaborative and self-motivated legal professionals across the globe who believe in Airbnb’s mission and leading as a 21st century company.  The Difference You Will Make: Airbnb is seeking a highly qualified, experienced commercial lawyer to join our Commercial & Technology team. The Senior Counsel, Commercial & Partnerships, will report to Airbnb’s Associate General Counsel, Commercial & Partnerships. This role will include negotiation and drafting, counseling on sophisticated and strategic commercial agreements, and building and maintaining client relationships. This job is for you if you work well with business people, have an upbeat and positive attitude, embrace adventure, and thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments. Where some see obstacles, you see opportunities to find creative, practical solutions that advance Airbnb’s global mission.   A Typical Day:  * Drive multiple high-value deals simultaneously - managing timelines and keeping complex negotiations on track from term sheet to close. * Proactively identify, analyze, and resolve legal, regulatory, and strategic risks - providing practical, business-oriented advice across commercial deals and product development. * Collaborate with business development, finance, product, and other cross-functional stakeholders to solve complex problems and advance deal objectives.  * Devise processes and procedures to help support a rapidly growing, global business. Your Expertise: * J.D. from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials.  * Licensed attorney with 10-15+ years of significant commercial legal experience, with at least 5+ years leading and closing high-value strategic partnerships - such as co-marketing programs, loyalty integrations, and distribution deals with major consumer brands across travel, retail, services, and fintech.  * Proven experience leading, negotiating, and drafting commercial partnerships from term sheet to execution across diverse industries and deal structures. Experience working closely with high-growth business development teams. * Transactional training at a top-tier law firm, with experience advising on complex, high-value commercial matters. * Experience at or representing technology companies strongly preferred. * Working knowledge of data privacy and security frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) as they apply to commercial agreements, including data sharing, processing, and licensing provisions. * Demonstrated record of successfully managing significant aspects of complex commercial matters.  * Thrives juggling multiple complex, high-stakes projects at a time in a fast-paced, high-growth environment - moving quickly without sacrificing quality - both collaborating as part of a team and working independently.  * Interest in expanding the scope of your practice, attention to details, and ability to thrive in ambiguity and navigate novel deal structures with confidence and sound judgment.  * Highly motivated, efficient, and organized. * Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.  * Warm, approachable, and genuinely collaborative - someone who builds trust quickly with business clients and enjoys being a real partner, not just a legal gatekeeper. * Good sense of humor, disdain for drama, and desire to get things done. * Passion for travel and home sharing and deep appreciation for the Airbnb community.  * Licensed attorney in good standing of the bar of at least one U.S. state or territory. Your Location: This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list  If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from. Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging: Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com. Please include your full name, the role you’re applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process.  We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application. How We'll Take Care of You: Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.   Pay Range $210,000—$258,000 USD