Corporate Counsel

Alaska Airlines • Seatac, WA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Corporate Counsel is the subject matter expert and thought leader in legal commercial matters for the Alaska Air Group (AAG) companies. As an individual contributor, this role provides advice and counseling for Supply Chain Management, Finance, Treasury, Corporate Real Estate Airport Operations, Marketing, IT, Flight Operations and Maintenance & Engineering for Alaska Airlines (AS), Hawaiian Airlines (HA), and Horizon Air (QX) in a shared service environment.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience of relevant law firm, government, or in-house experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Juris Doctor degree from leading law school, with strong personal academic credentials.
• Membership in good standing in at least one state bar, preferably Washington State.
• Experience a law firm, in-house, or government attorney role.
• Proficient in understanding and knowing how to apply rules of privilege in a corporate setting.
• Ability to think quickly on your feet, convey grace under pressure, find practical solutions and simultaneously manage workloads, multiple clients demands and shifting priorities in a fast-paced, highly detailed environment where flexibility is key.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities, judgment, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to collaborate with colleagues as needed regarding issues outside of primary practice area.
• Ability to work independently, manage time and multi-task.
• Demonstrate high standards for professional integrity.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with airline industry agreements.
• Experience working with clients in the aviation industry or other highly regulated, technical or mechanical industries.
• Demonstrated proficiency in working closely with and advising senior executives of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Supports multiple business units, including Supply Chain Management Finance, Treasury, Corporate Real Estate, Airport Operations, Marketing, IT, Flight Operations and Maintenance and Engineering and involves a variety of transaction and counseling work in these and other areas, including:
• Aircraft and engine maintenance agreements,
• Airport and ground operations agreements,
• Real property and facility use transactions,
• Goods and services procurement contracts and RFPs,
• Software licensing agreements,
• Non-disclosure agreements,
• Data privacy and data security agreements,
• SEC filing support,
• Other commercial agreements, including professional services.
• Collaborates with other in-house lawyers to establish common expectations with law firms and realize economies.
• Keep Legal division colleagues and other stakeholders abreast of legal developments and exposure.
• Supports outside legal counsel, including reviewing legal costs.

Benefits

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous 401k match program
• Quarterly and annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees