Description:

Position Summary:
The Manger Litigation Counsel will be responsible for managing and working the insured litigation portfolio as well as certain complex litigations and related matters as well as assist in handling certain federal, state and local legal regulatory matters, (both compliance and enforcement). This position will report to the Vice President, Associate General Counsel and will ensure efficient and consistent representation of the airline's interests.

Essential Responsibilities:

Oversee uninsured litigation matters and other complex litigations and matters
Mange various outside counsel in litigation or litigation related tasks and duties
Liaise with outside insurance partners as well as the JetBlue Risk Management Department and multiple other JetBlue departments in defending against claims and in engaging in proactive advocacy to prevent litigation
Monitor and coordinate where appropriate responses to subpoenas (civil and criminal) non-party demands, discovery demands and third-party requests for crewmembers or corporate information
Assist as necessary in matters involving U.S. federal, state and local government agencies, including Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Defense (DOD), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Support regulatory efforts of industry trade groups, including Airlines for America (A4A) and International Air Transportation Association (IATA)
Provide legal guidance and comments on proposed and active regulations
Counsel internal clients regarding relevant regulations and industry developments and trends, and support the drafting of related company policies and procedures
Support the drafting and filing of regulatory compliance submissions to government agencies
As necessary assist in representing and defending JetBlue in all regulatory investigations and enforcement actions, including before the DOT, FAA, TSA, CBP, EPA, and OSHA
Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience and Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate and admission to the Bar of any state or the District of Columbia
Five years (5) of relevant experience at a law firm, government agency and/or as in-house counsel with experience in handling civil litigations as well as involvement in Alternative Dispute Resolution processes (ADR)
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

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

Admission to the New York Bar
Experience in aviation litigation and aviation regulatory matters (e.g., DOT, FAA and TSA)
Experience interacting with federal and state governmental agencies, including DOT, FAA and TSA.
Experience leading a team of lawyers, paralegals and other support professionals