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Description

From airports to boardrooms, our Legal team provides advice and counsel on all aspects of the business, assessing legal risks and compliance, while our Ethics and Compliance team ensures that we run an ethically sound operation. Together, these teams help us make the best possible decisions for our airline, to run our business with integrity, ensuring our airline operates lawfully and ethically, creating a company we are all proud to work for. 

Job overview and responsibilities 

The Counsel – Regulatory Compliance will advise key business stakeholders to ensure that the Company complies with applicable laws, rules, and guidance of the numerous federal and state government authorities that regulate the airline industry – focusing primarily on the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as well as targeted federal regulatory matters. This position will also represent the company in government investigations and enforcement actions as well as participate in industry trade organizations to further the Company’s legal interests and policy agenda. 

Advise business stakeholders to ensure that the Company complies with federal and state law, rules, and guidance – focusing primarily on the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  

Identify areas to seek favorable changes to existing law and regulations for the Company.  

Defend the Company in response to government investigations and agency enforcement actions as well as respond to agency requests for information and rulemaking.  

Monitor new regulatory developments and changes to applicable law and advise on their impact on the Company. 

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):  

Juris Doctorate degree 

At least 5 years of direct experience working for or with governmental regulatory agencies 

Must be licensed to practice in Illinois or able to obtain a license to practice law in Illinois 

Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team  

Superior written and oral presentation and advocacy skills  

Ability to devise and execute successful strategies on complex regulatory issues 

 

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications): 

Previous in-house or law firm experience 

The base pay range for this role is $171,475.00 to $223,246.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.