Sr Legal Counsel

Frontier Airlines • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Based in Denver, Colorado, the Senior Legal Counsel will report to Frontier’s Sr. Director, Legal Counsel and work with the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel to support a primarily transactional legal practice across various areas of the business. The role will provide practical, business-oriented legal advice and guidance, draft, negotiate, and review complex agreements, and help manage legal risk while enabling Frontier’s commercial and operational objectives.

Requirements

• JD with strong academic credentials required.
• Member in good standing of a State Bar in any U.S. jurisdiction, and eligible to obtain Colorado single-client (in-house counsel) licensure.
• 4+ years of demonstrated corporate experience at a law firm or in-house legal department required.
• Experience in structuring and negotiating complex commercial agreements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the broader transportation industry is a plus, with airline experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review, revise, draft, negotiate and advise on a broad range of contracts across the business, including, by way of example, services, marketing, e-commerce, promotions, IT (technology transactions, digital platforms, SaaS technology), equipment and materials purchases and leasing, supply chain, ground handling, and airport operations and leases.
• Provide legal support for marketing and consumer-facing initiatives, including reviewing and advising on promotional materials and campaigns across all customer channels, and advising on compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and broader consumer protection considerations.
• Support and advise on artificial intelligence initiatives, including evaluating legal and regulatory risks, advising on governance, and assisting with the development and deployment of AI-related tools and solutions.
• Advise management and personnel on compliance matters concerning data privacy and governance, and cybersecurity.
• Oversee and manage select litigation matters, including coordinating with outside counsel, developing strategy, assessing risk, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Support the business on international legal matters, including advising on regulatory considerations, and coordination with local counsel, as needed.
• Work cooperatively and closely with all levels of management and operational personnel to provide efficient and practical business solutions.
• Work with Legal Department personnel to maintain corporate best practices.
• Identify and analyze risks and deliver practical and efficient solutions to business and regulatory issues faced by the company, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations.
• As needed, develop, maintain and update standard contract templates, terms of service, company policies and other forms, to drive efficiencies and compliance.
• Other duties as assigned from time to time.

Benefits

• Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines
• Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great
• Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages
• Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors
• Enjoy a ‘Dress for your Day’ business casual environment
• Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance
• Total Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short term incentives, long-term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree