Legal & Compliance

Regulatory Operations Lead at Airbnb

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  • Company: Airbnb
  • Location: London, United Kingdom
  • Job type: Full-time
  • Salary: £94,000 – £108,000

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About the role

Join Airbnb’s Cities team in London to lead the development and execution of regulatory programs across multiple jurisdictions. You will guide cross-functional teams, navigate complex regulatory environments, and build scalable solutions that support Airbnb’s global growth. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a keen eye for operational detail.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategic development and execution of scalable regulatory programs across various jurisdictions.
  • Manage a high-performing team responsible for strategy and regulatory operations.
  • Translate emerging regulatory trends into actionable business strategies for senior leadership.
  • Partner with technical teams to design proactive, automated compliance solutions.
  • Identify and resolve regulatory risks, coordinating with legal and policy counterparts.
  • Analyze data using queries and dashboards to identify trends and surface anomalies.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in regulatory operations, legal/policy compliance, consulting, or project management.
  • Strong team management skills with the ability to coach and mentor direct reports.
  • Experience building scalable technical solutions and processes to mitigate regulatory risks.
  • Exceptional communication skills to articulate complex regulatory information to varied audiences.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and a track record of aligning cross-functional teams.

Pay and benefits

  • Annual base pay range: £94,000 – £108,000.
  • Eligible for bonus, equity, and standard benefits.
  • Employee Travel Credits may be included.

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