United Air Lines, Inc

Counsel - Antitrust and Global Competition

United Air Lines, Inc • $150K — $180K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
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5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's and Juris Doctor degree required.
  • Active membership in a U.S. bar association.
  • 5+ years of experience in antitrust law counseling.
  • 5+ years of experience with governmental entities on antitrust matters.
  • Extensive knowledge of U.S. antitrust law.
  • Ability to provide practical advice on antitrust issues.
  • Experience in conducting antitrust training.
  • Proficient in using AI tools for legal tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Managing Counsel in managing legal practice areas.
  • Provide antitrust compliance training to various business groups.
  • Offer strategic antitrust support aligned with business goals.
  • Respond to governmental inquiries regarding antitrust matters.
  • Conduct and manage antitrust audits.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work option in Chicago or Washington, DC.
Full Job Description
Description

Job Overview and Responsibilities

Counsel for in-house legal department reporting to the Managing Counsel - Head of Antitrust & Global Competition with day-to-day responsibility for antitrust counseling and compliance to the Company on all aspects of global antitrust and competition related legal matters.

  • Supports the Managing Counsel - Head of Antitrust & Global Competition in management of all practice areas.
  • Provides training to Global Network & Alliances, Pricing/Revenue Management, Cargo, Sales, Human Resources, Environmental/Sustainability, United Airline Ventures, Corporate Development, and other business groups with respect to antitrust compliance.
  • Provides direct strategic antitrust support for various business groups to assist with their commercial objectives.
  • Responds to U.S. and foreign governmental inquiries, including confidential interview requests, civil investigative demands, and requests for information.
  • Conducts and manages antitrust audits.


This role is Hybrid out of either Chicago or Washington, DC.

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's Degree and Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree required.
  • Member in good standing of the bar in any jurisdiction of the United States.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience counseling clients in all aspects of antitrust law.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience dealing directly with the U.S. Department of Justice, state attorneys general, and other governmental entities with respect to antitrust issues.
  • Extensive knowledge of all relevant aspects of U.S. antitrust law required.
  • Providing timely, clear, accurate and practical advice to business clients on antitrust issues.
  • Preparing and presenting antitrust training to business clients.
  • Working closely with business teams on strategic transactions and joint venture analyses, as well as drafting and defense of presentations to regulators.
  • Cost-effective engagement with outside antitrust counsel.
  • Gaining credibility and developing strong working relationships with colleagues and business clients.
  • Working well in cross-functional team settings.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Prioritization and handling multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Working independently and meeting deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
  • Strong work ethic
  • Proficiency in AI tools (e.g., Harvey, Microsoft Copilot)
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
  • Successful completion of interviews required to meet job qualification.
  • Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.


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

  • Law firm and/or government agency experience strongly preferred.
  • Corporate clients experience a material plus.
  • Experience with international competition laws.
  • Experience with U.S. Department of Transportation rules & regulations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and electronic discovery tools.

About United Air Lines, Inc

United Airlines is a major American airline that operates a large domestic and international route network. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and is a founding member of the Star Alliance, the world's largest airline alliance. United Airlines operates a fleet of over 800 aircraft and serves more than 350 destinations in over 50 countries.
Learn more about United Air Lines, Inc
Size
87,400 employees
Market Cap
$12.4 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
-$7 billion
Founded
1926
5 Year Trend
-7.6%
Revenue
$15.3 billion
NASDAQ
UAL
* Ladders Estimates

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