Senior Corporate Counsel, Regulatory, Compliance & Litigation

CLEAR - Corporate•New York, NY

7h•$225,000 - $275,000•Onsite

About The Position

CLEAR is building THE secure identity company of the future. Our mission is to make experiences safer and easier—physically and digitally. With more than 38 million Members and a growing network of partners across the world, CLEAR's secure identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether it’s at the airport, stadium, or throughout your everyday life, CLEAR unlocks the magic of frictionless experiences. CLEAR’s Legal team is seeking an experienced and talented attorney for a high-impact legal role at the intersection of litigation strategy, regulatory engagement, and compliance. In this newly created Senior Corporate Counsel role, you'll help shape how CLEAR navigates an increasingly complex legal and regulatory landscape while managing commercial and regulatory litigation, overseeing corporate and operational compliance, and providing strategic legal guidance across CLEAR’s secure identity business, including its consumer aviation product (CLEAR+), B2B secure identity platform (CLEAR1), and TSA PreCheck enrollment service. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer & Head of Litigation & Regulatory, you'll partner closely with leaders and play a key role enabling CLEAR’s continued growth through practical, business-focused counsel.

Requirements

10+ years of legal experience in litigation, regulatory law, and/or compliance at a law firm, in-house legal department, or government agency.
Juris Doctor and membership in at least one U.S. state bar in good standing.
Providing pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice that enables teams to move quickly while managing legal and regulatory risk.
Partnering directly with cross-functional teams to identify, minimize, and resolve issues effectively.
Managing complex legal matters with independence and sound judgment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and drive collaborative solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead commercial, civil, and regulatory disputes from early-stage conflict through resolution, working closely with internal stakeholders and outside counsel.
Advise on litigation risk and strategy to support informed business decision-making.
Drive matters efficiently through negotiation, settlement, or litigation when necessary.
Advise on and monitor adherence to applicable laws and regulations affecting CLEAR’s secure identity business, including its aviation, identity verification, and biometric technology offerings.
Represent CLEAR in engagements with regulators and government partners as needed in connection with inquiries, disputes, and regulatory matters.
Lead the company’s response to regulatory developments and help translate legal requirements into practical operational guidance.
Oversee compliance with the Code of Conduct & Ethics and other internal policies by providing practical guidance and legal counsel.
Design, implement, and oversee compliance programs, training, and reporting mechanisms.
Conduct internal investigations and guide appropriate remediation and reporting.