Counsel- International

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): 

• Juris Doctorate degree
• Illinois or Texas Bar admission; must be a member in good standing with the Illinois or Texas Bar
• At least 3 years of legal experience at a law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency
• Working knowledge of international laws applicable to US-based companies operating around the world
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills   
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work independently and as a part of a team to prioritize responsibilities, take initiative and self-motivate/self-manage work and time
• Extensive knowledge of all relevant aspects of case and matter management
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

 What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Counseling on and experience with all relevant aspects of legal matters in Asia Pacific, Canada, and Africa related to the aviation industry
• Experience with international passenger regulations related to the aviation industry
• Experience with providing legal advice related to airline operations in international jurisdictions, including Asia Pacific, Canada, and Africa
• Language spoken\: Spanish or French

From airports to boardrooms, our Legal team provides advice and counsel on all aspects of the business, assessing legal risks and compliance, while our Ethics and Compliance team ensures that we run an ethically sound operation. Together, these teams help us make the best possible decisions for our airline, to run our business with integrity, ensuring our airline operates lawfully and ethically, creating a company we are all proud to work for. 

Job overview and responsibilities

Counsel for in-house legal department at a global airline who provides strategic legal advice and counsel on all aspects of international legal matters related to United and its affiliated companies, with a primary focus on Asia Pacific, Canada, Africa, and other regions as needed. Responsibilities include serving as a lead attorney who independently handles a broad range of complex international legal issues, including regulatory, labor and employment, corporate governance, commercial, and litigation matters related to our international operations and business across multiple time zones. Provides proactive and holistic legal support to internal business partners on international business plans, strategies, and operations at new and existing stations.

• Provides advice and counsel to business stakeholders on a broad range of legal issues arising in our international locations, including regulatory, labor and employment, corporate governance, commercial, and litigation matters related to our international locations which include the regions of Asia Pacific, Canada, Africa, Latin America and other regions as needed
• Proactively identifies and advises on legal issues and risks associated with international business plans, strategies, and operations at new and existing stations
• Partners with leadership and stakeholders across the enterprise to support and implement policies and procedures related to the company’s international operations and business 
• Provides training and legal support to internal business partners on a variety of legal subject areas, including international passenger regulations, employment best practices, and litigation risk strategies
• Collaborates with other in-house counsel on cross-divisional and other global matters impacting various business departments to ensure consistency

• Manages outside counsel and associated budgets for all legal matters within the geographic areas of responsibility

   

   

  Hybrid to Chicago or Houston. Minimum of 25% travel.