Senior Corporate Counsel

Company : Alaska Airlines The Team :

Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company.

Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day.

If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.

Role Summary :

The in-house legal team works in a shared services environment. Employed by Alaska Airlines, the attorneys provide legal services for Alaska Airlines (AS), Horizon Air (QX), and Alaska Air Group (AAG).

The individual in this role will be part of the labor and employment team within the Legal Department responsible for handling advice and counseling, labor arbitrations, litigation, and other tasks involving legal risk management for AAG, AS, and QX.

Key Duties :

• Provides labor and employment law advice to labor relations, human resources, and operational division personnel at AAG, AS, and QX.
• Conducts legal research and analysis and investigates matters bearing on labor and employment law matters.
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts, letter agreements, and settlement agreements.
• Responds to demand letters and agency charges and manages and handles arbitrations and litigation, with or without assistance from outside counsel.
• Negotiates or participates in negotiating labor contracts upon request from Labor Relations.
• 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.
• Manages outside legal counsel, including reviewing legal costs.
• Travels for client matters and to industry-related legal conferences.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills :

Required

• Juris Doctor degree from leading school, with strong personal academic credentials.
• Licensed attorney in good standing, preferably licensed in California or Washington State.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience as a practicing attorney with expertise in labor and employment law advice and counseling or labor and employment litigation in a law firm, company, or government setting.
• Must be resourceful, able to drive projects and initiatives to conclusion, and be comfortable providing legal advice in ambiguous situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines in fast-paced environment where flexibility is key.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Resourceful and able to drive projects and initiatives to conclusion while involving the necessary stakeholders and balancing multiple objectives and points of view.
• Comfortable with direct, frequent interaction with corporate clients and providing legal advice in ambiguous situations.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines in fast-paced environment where flexibility is key.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of traditional labor law and / or employee benefits.
• Knowledge of and experience with applying rules of privilege in a corporate setting.
• Experience conducting or overseeing workplace investigations.
• Trial experience or experience handling labor arbitrations.
• Knowledge of preemption principles, either related to labor and employment law or the airline industry.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations :

• Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.
• Proven ability to leverage business acumen and analytic capability to position the organization as a critical business partner.
• Strong communication (e.g., verbal, written, presentation) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to create collaborative relationships that drive outcomes in the best interest of the company, with others in the organization, and with key external business partners.

Salary Range : $168,300 - $260,700 / year Total Target Compensation Range (incl. bonus & equity) : $207,126 - 319,854 Salary Details :

The pay range and total target compensation package listed above is the expected pay offered for this position at the start of employment.

Your pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, your relevant experience / level, experience level, and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska / Horizon employees.

Alaska / Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.

Note : We don't typically hire at the top of the range.

Total Rewards :

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air with high priority status
• Select number of confirmed travel credits provided annually
• 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

For more information about Alaska / Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.

FLSA Status : Exempt Employment Type : Full-Time Regular / Temporary : Regular Requisition Type : Management Location : Seattle Equal Employment Opportunity :

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law.

People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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