Manager – International Legal Affairs
Full time @United Airlines in Transport and Freight Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 2326
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Career Level Manager
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Experience 5 Years
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
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Job overview and responsibilities
The Manager – International Legal Affairs works at the direction of the Assistant General Counsel – International and assists with all aspects of international legal matters related to United and its affiliated companies. Responsibilities include direct management of international legal matters, including conducting research and preparing legal documents required for company operations in international jurisdictions, preparing powers of attorney and similar authorizations, working with various business departments and gathering information relevant to international legal issues, handling day-to-day supervision of international lawsuits, independently managing outside counsel assigned to legal matters, and handling other duties as assigned. The role provides oversight and management of the Senior Staff Rep-International Legal Affairs and supports all international team members on legal matters.
- Conducting research and preparing legal documents required for company operations in international jurisdictions
- Preparing powers of attorney and similar authorizations
- Working with various business departments and gathering information relevant to international legal issues
- Handling day-to-day supervision of international lawsuits, independently managing outside counsel assigned to legal matters, and handling other duties as assigned Managing the Senior Staff Rep-International Legal Affairs
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Paralegal Certification
- At least 5 years of experience as a practicing paralegal. Significant experience with managing legal matters, managing outside counsel, and gathering information from various business entities
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong critical thinking, problem analysis, and problem solving skills.
- Ability and desire to function both collaboratively and independently.
- Extensive knowledge of all relevant aspects of case management.
- Extensive knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
- Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
Preferred
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- Prior in-house or law firm experience with international legal matters
- Knowledge of case management databases such as Passport
- 7+ years of experience as a practicing paralegal.
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