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Posted March 17, 2024

Marketing Attorney

Southwest Airlines
Dallas, TX Full Time
Reference: SouthwestAirlinesR-2023-35489_1

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Legal

Our Company Promise


We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Description:

The People of Southwest Airlines come together to deliver on our Purpose, which is to connect People to whats important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. This Corporate & Transactions Attorney will work collaboratively with Teams and Leaders in Southwest Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Technology, and various stakeholders throughout the Company to support the operation and growth of business travel and vacation package offerings.

This Attorney will provide legal support and pragmatic and actionable advice regarding advertising, consumer protection, trademark, copyright, and privacy laws and compliance.

This position will partner with internal marketing teams to counsel and advise on marketing content including online campaigns, promotions, customer-facing sales, sweepstakes, and press releases and keep up to speed on the latest developments in advertising laws, rules, and regulatory principles, including unfair trade practice laws, CAN-SPAM, TCPA, privacy, and other laws specific to Airlines.

Additional details:

  • The culture of Southwest Airlines means we embrace a flexible workplace and value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. This role is a hybrid position based out of our Corporate Campus in Dallas, TX, which requires Employees to work at a Company facility at least three days a week.The Department designates the specific three days of the week Employees must work on-site.

  • U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. is required, and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements

  • Analyze and interpret existing Company agreements to provide legal advice and guidance

  • Provide legal counsel and guidance regarding applicable laws, regulations, and policies to multiple departments within the Company

  • Collaborate with legal department colleagues on a variety of legal, regulatory and policy issues

  • Provide legal support and advice to support compliance with the Companys corporate policies

  • Perform other duties requiring legal research and analysis and/or negotiations as may be requested

  • May be required to perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Skilled in written and oral communication, ability to work effectively with all levels of Southwest Employees, Southwest executives, clients, outside counsel, vendors, and others

  • Skilled in interpersonal relationships, ability to work well with others as part of a team

  • Ability to perform well under pressure

  • Ability to exercise judgment sufficient to handle and resolve issues related to sensitive and confidential legal matters

  • Ability and willingness to gain expertise and perform work in new areas of the law

  • Ability to be proactive, have excellent organizational skills, and perform efficiently and effectively on multiple projects under tight deadlines

Education

  • Required: High School Diploma or GED

  • Required: Bachelors Degree

  • Required: Law degree from accredited school

Experience

  • Intermediate level experience, expansive and far reaching knowledge as a licensed practicing attorney with a practice focus on corporate law and commercial transactions

  • Preferred: Experience working closely on sales agreements with sales teams who operate in a fast-paced environment

Licensing/Certification

  • Must be a current member in good standing of a bar association

Physical Abilities

  • Ability to perform work duties from work station/desk/office area for extended periods of time

  • Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job

  • Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job

Other Qualifications

  • Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986

  • Must be at least 18 years of age

  • Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines

  • Must be willing to travel when required for the job

  • Must be able to work flexible schedule to include non-business days and hours as needed to meet client needs

Pay & Benefits:

Competitive market salary from $161,480 per year to $174,920 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.

Benefits youll love:

Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)

Up to a 9.3% 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, of your eligible pay, per

paycheck *

Potential for annual Profit-sharing contribution toward retirement - when

Southwest profits, you profit**

Explore more Benefits youll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

**401(k) match contributions are subject to the plans vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits

***Profit-sharing contributions are subject to plans vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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