Legal Intern, Privacy

Summary

Join Airbnb's Privacy Legal team as a Legal Intern for a part-time, Fall semester internship (August/September-December). This role offers a rare opportunity to gain practical experience in privacy law, working on substantive projects alongside a specialized team. You will collaborate with team members, communicate project updates, provide feedback, and contribute to the broader Airbnb community. The internship involves researching new privacy laws, reviewing agreements, and supporting the implementation of new requirements. Successful candidates will have a strong understanding of privacy law, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Past interns have secured full- or part-time employment with technology companies and law firms.

Requirements

• At least one of the following: completed privacy coursework OR earned a CIPP certification certification OR have previous experience within the privacy space
• Strong interest in learning about in-house legal practice, specifically in privacy law
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, detail-oriented, and organized
• Comfortable reaching out and initiating communication with various team members
• Strong interpersonal skills and interest in building relationships and collaborating with teams within and outside of Legal
• Adaptable and able to adjust plans and manage changes effectively
• Able to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to review and distill information from multiple sources into concise and pertinent legal memoranda
• Work authorization for employment in the United States is required (CPT/OPT is accepted) - visa sponsorship is unavailable
• This opportunity is for second-year (2L) or third-year (3L) students enrolled full-time at a nationally-accredited law school

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multiple team members to achieve project milestones
• Communicate with the Legal team and other stakeholders to provide project updates
• Proactively seek and provide feedback throughout the internship
• Actively participate in, and contribute to, the Legal and broader Airbnb community

Benefits

This role may also be eligible for benefits and Employee Travel Credits