Legal Intern, Tax - Summer 2025: Join Airbnb's Innovative Tax Team

Join the Airbnb Team as a Legal Intern, Tax for Summer 2025

We're excited to announce an opportunity for a creative and motivated Legal Intern, Tax to join our team for the summer of 2025! As a core part of our Tax team, you'll contribute to challenging projects, collaborate with team members, and gain hands-on experience in tax law. At Airbnb, we believe in rewarding talent and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

About Airbnb and Our Tax Team

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 4 million Hosts who have welcomed more than 1 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Our platform enables guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way, and we're revolutionizing connection, belonging, and travel.

Our Tax team embodies the company's innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, breaking new ground in tax policy and law. We're an adventurous, fast-moving group that sees obstacles as opportunities to find creative and practical solutions. As an intern, you'll be integrated into our team and contribute to various tax functions, including Indirect Tax, Tax Policy, Tax Controversy, Corporate Tax, and Tax Planning.

The Difference You Will Make

As a Legal Intern, Tax, you'll work closely with tax team members and their business partners to support a variety of tax functions. Your projects will depend on the department's needs and your interests, but you can expect to:

• Collaborate with multiple team members to achieve project milestones
• Communicate with the tax team and other stakeholders to provide project updates
• Seek and provide feedback throughout the internship
• Actively participate in and contribute to the Tax and broader Airbnb community

A Typical Day

As an intern, your day will be filled with exciting projects and opportunities to learn and grow. You might work on:

• Researching and analyzing tax laws and regulations
• Assisting with tax planning and compliance
• Contributing to tax policy and controversy projects
• Collaborating with team members on tax-related initiatives

Your Expertise

This opportunity is for first-year (1L) or second-year (2L) students enrolled full-time at a nationally-accredited law school with:

• Demonstrated interest in tax/tax law as evidenced by courses taken or previous experience in taxes/accounting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, detail-oriented and organized
• Comfortable reaching out and initiating communication with various team members
• Adaptable and able to adjust plans and manage changes effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills and interest in building relationships and collaborating with teams within and outside of the Tax team
• 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 and relocation is unavailable

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• A strong understanding of tax law and regulations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

We'd love to see:

• Previous experience in tax or accounting
• Familiarity with tax software and systems
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of Airbnb's platform and services

Skills and Competencies

To excel in this role, you'll need:

• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At Airbnb, we're committed to helping our employees grow and develop their skills. As an intern, you'll have access to:

• Hands-on experience in tax law and policy
• Opportunities to work with experienced professionals in the field
• Professional development and mentorship
• Networking opportunities within the company and industry

Work Environment and Company Culture

Our company culture is built on the principles of belonging, connection, and community. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees, and we're committed to:

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Employee well-being and mental health
• Professional development and growth
• Community engagement and social responsibility

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Competitive hourly rate ($48.00 per hour)
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Employee Travel Credits
• Access to employee benefits and perks

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter that addresses:

• Which Airbnb Core Value(s) most resonates with you and why?
• What do you hope to gain from this internship?
• How does your background/experience make you a great addition to the Airbnb Tax team?

Deadline to apply: Friday, January 31, 2025 (11:59 pm PST)

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: [email protected]. Please include your full name, the role you're applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process.

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