Counsel - Corporate Transactions

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications)\:

• Juris Doctorate degree
• Minimum of 5 years of practice negotiating complex commercial matters.
• License to practice law in one or more states and eligible to practice in Illinois
• Excellent drafting skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong leadership, project management and communication skills
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• Ability to learn technical processes and standards
• Ability to understand and translate complex mathematical computations
• 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
• This role is based in Chicago and follows a hybrid scheduling model with a combination of 3 days per week in-office (Tues-Thurs) and remote work

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

• Minimum of 5 years of in-house legal practice
• Knowledge of aviation industry and/or aircraft engine maintenance

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

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.

Key Responsibilities\:

This Counsel role will be directly involved in the drafting and negotiating of complex commercial agreements, particularly those related to the purchase, leasing, and maintenance of aircraft engines. These agreements directly impact the company from safety, reliability, and financial perspectives and need careful consideration and strong advocacy. This Counsel role is integral to the development, risk analysis, and negotiation of these arrangements.

• Review, draft, and negotiate aircraft engine maintenance agreements
• Review, draft, and negotiate aircraft engine purchase agreements and leases
• Review, draft, and negotiate various other commercial agreements
• Provide internal advice and interpretation regarding existing commercial agreements

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!