Description

JOB# 26-06                                                                                                           DATE: 05/4/2026
TITLE: Director and Assistant General Counsel                                    GRADE: Exempt                                                                 
REPORTS TO: Vice President and Deputy General Counsel
DEPT/DIVISION: Office of the General Counsel

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Serve as the lead with the Deputy General Counsel on a portfolio of regulatory matters, both domestic and international.
* Draft and file public submissions for rulemakings and other regulatory matters, as well as advocacy communications to lawmakers and regulatory officials.
* Provide legal support to other A4A teams, especially the International Affairs and Government Affairs teams.
* Lead or assist in coordination of A4A councils, committees and workgroups.
* Research and develop functional expertise in new and ongoing regulatory topics.
* Monitor relevant legislation, regulation and guidance.
* Review and conduct legal analysis of federal agency statutory authority and policy.
* Maintain and update industry regulatory trackers and the associated reports.
* Produce written and oral communications that are well-organized, clear and persuasive.
* Review standard commercial agreements and recommend legal modifications and identify business considerations. 
* Travel, both domestically and internationally, when necessary.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:
* Five or more years of airline industry experience preferred.
* Juris Doctor Degree and an active member in good standing in at least one state bar.
* Practice law for five or more years, in the regulatory area preferred.
* Experience in dealing with domestic and foreign regulators, especially in the transportation sector.
* Experience with federal rulemaking and enforcement processes.
* Experience conducting legal research and analyzing rulemakings and legislation.
* Experience preparing clear and concise oral and written legal communications.
* Must have excellent writing skills.
* Experience fostering client relationships and services.
* Outstanding interpersonal skills.
* Detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to execute on multiple projects, priorities and deadlines. 
* Work independently with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment where flexibility is key.
* Enthusiastic about the airline industry.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

If approved by your immediate supervisor, A4A employees have the option to work from home on Fridays.

SALARY INFORMATION

The annual salary range for this position is $140,000 to $175,000. New hires are typically brought in between
the minimum and midpoint of the range, depending on experience, qualifications and internal equity.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

Comprehensive benefits package including multiple medical plan options, fully paid life, dental and vision
coverage; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); airline space available travel privileges;
tuition reimbursement and 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to hr@airlines.org, attention JOA# 26-06.

Airlines for America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.