• Job Description

  Req#: 11032

  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, meaning they are employed by Alaska Airlines, but provide legal services for Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, McGee Air Services, and Alaska Air Group. The Sr Corporate Counsel – Litigation is an individual contributor role that handles litigation, other legal dispute resolution activities, and other tasks involving legal risk management for Alaska Air Group (AAG) and its subsidiaries.

  Key Duties

  • Manages uninsured litigation and pre-litigation matters in a variety of cases involving the airlines and supervises paralegals and outside counsel handling the same.
  • Coordinates with other in-house lawyers handling litigation matters to establish common expectations with law firms, realize economies, set finance reserves, and keep the MD Deputy General Counsel of Litigation & Regulatory and SVP Legal & General Counsel abreast of legal exposure.
  • Works with paralegals to issue litigation holds, to respond to discovery requests, and to handle other litigation-related tasks.
  • Drafts, reviews, and edits pleadings and discovery requests in litigation and arbitration matters.
  • May be called upon to take or defend depositions, to represent an AAG company at arbitration hearings, and/or appear in court.
  • Prepares reports to executives on pending litigation, arbitration, and other legal disputes.
  • Conducts legal research and analysis and investigates matters bearing on litigation matters.
  • Advises and counsels on FOIA and Public Records Act matters.
  • Advises and counsels on responses to commercial and law enforcement subpoenas directed to AAG entities.
  • Advises and counsels business partners in consumer and third-party fraud investigations and passenger disputes.
  • Provides legal advice and counseling during times of potential internal or public relations crises.
  • Drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts, letter agreements, and settlement agreements related to litigation and pre-litigation legal disputes.
  • Coordinates with Risk Management department on insured litigation and pre-litigation matters.
  • Manages outside legal counsel, including managing related budgets.
  • Travels for client matters and to industry-related legal conferences.

  Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

  Required

  • 10 years of experience in law or related area.
  • Bachelor’s degree, or an additional two years of experience.
  • 7 years’ experience as a practicing attorney in a commercial, tort/product liability, or labor and employment litigation role in a law firm in Washington State or willingness to obtain.
  • Specialized knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas: antitrust and competition law, business and commercial disputes, labor and employment law, aviation-related litigation, and intellectual property law.
  • A thorough familiarity with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and litigation procedure and local rules in at least one state court.
  • Must have participated in at least one litigation or arbitration matter from inception through trial.
  • Must understand and know how to apply rules of privilege in a corporate setting.
  • Must have excellent fact-finding skills and be comfortable providing legal advice in ambiguous situations.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Excellent delegation, planning, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines in fast-paced environment where flexibility is key.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Juris Doctor degree from leading law school, with strong personal academic credentials.
  • 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.
  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Minimum age of 18.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

  Preferred

  • Experience litigating labor and employment law matters, particularly in California state and federal courts.
  • Knowledge of the airline industry.
  • Experience working with clients in the aviation industry or other highly regulated, technical or mechanical industries.
  • History of direct, frequent interaction with corporate clients.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who are local to the Seattle metropolitan area or who have demonstrated geographic ties to the region.

  Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

  Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

  Starting Rate

  Salary Range

  $160,200 - $248,200 / year

  Bonus

  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.

  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

  Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on

  8/26/2023

  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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• About the company

  Alaska Airlines is a major American airline headquartered in SeaTac, Washington, within the Seattle metropolitan area.

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