VP Associate General Counsel

JetBlue Airways Corporation•New York, NY

2d•$240,000 - $330,000•Hybrid

About The Position

JetBlue is seeking a strategic and business-minded Vice President & Associate General Counsel to lead key areas of the Company’s legal function, with a focus on commercial transactions. A background in corporate transactions, including real estate, with knowledge of privacy and data governance, and emerging technology (including AI) would be ideal. This executive will partner closely with senior leadership to enable innovation while managing legal and regulatory risk in a highly dynamic, consumer-facing, and regulated industry. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in complex commercial contracting, privacy and technology regulation, infrastructure and real estate matters.This role reports to the General Counsel and serves as a trusted advisor across the organization, helping drive strategic initiatives consistent with JetBlue’s values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion, and Fun.

Requirements

J.D. degree and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
At least 10 years of relevant experience in a major law firm and/or in-house legal department
Significant experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and technology agreements
Experience advising on real estate transactions and infrastructure-related agreements
Deep knowledge of U.S. privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA) and familiarity with global data protection frameworks (e.g., GDPR)
Demonstrated ability to design and implement compliance and risk mitigation programs.
Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders
Exceptional judgment, business acumen, and solution-oriented mindset
Available for occasional overnight travel (10%)
Must pass a pre-employment drug test
Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
Authorization to work in the US is required, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Experience in aviation, transportation, or other highly regulated industries strongly preferred
Prior in-house legal leadership experience at the VP, Associate General Counsel, or equivalent level and experience advising executive level
Demonstrated expertise in technology transactions, digital platforms, mobile apps and emerging technologies (including AI); experience with cloud and Saas technology procurement
Experience building and leading global privacy and data governance programs; relevant certifications (e.g., CIPP) a plus
Experience managing regulatory investigations, cybersecurity incidents, or crisis response
International legal experience across multiple jurisdictions
Proven ability to lead, develop, and scale high-performing legal teams

Responsibilities

Structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including sourcing, technology, digital, operations, and strategic partnerships
Advise on real estate and infrastructure matters, including airport agreements, leases, facilities development, and related transactions
Lead JetBlue’s legal strategy for privacy, data governance, and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with evolving domestic and international regulations.
Provide legal oversight for emerging technology initiatives, including AI governance and responsible innovation
Track record of leading complex, high-value commercial and strategic transactions,
Manage outside counsel and external advisors effectively and efficiently
Lead and develop a high-performing team of legal professionals
Take a significant role in the development of crewmembers to support their engagement, growth, and goal achievement
Other duties as assigned