VP Associate General Counsel

VP Associate General CounselLocation: Long Island City, NY, US, 11101JetBlue is seeking a strategic and business-minded Vice President & Associate General Counsel to lead key areas of the Company's legal function, with a focus on commercial transactions. A background in leading, negotiating, and drafting corporate transactions, including real estate, with knowledge of privacy and data governance, and emerging technology (including AI) would be ideal. This executive will partner closely with senior leadership to enable innovation while managing legal and regulatory risk in a highly dynamic, consumer-facing, and regulated industry. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in complex commercial contracting, privacy and technology regulation, infrastructure and real estate matters. This role requires an ability to navigate across the organization, to influence and build consensus.

The role requires strategic thinking, as well as a person who rolls up their sleeves to dive into diverse subject matter areas. This role reports to the General Counsel and serves as a trusted advisor across the organization, helping drive strategic initiatives consistent with JetBlue's values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion, and Fun.Essential Responsibilities:Structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including sourcing, technology, digital, operations, and strategic partnershipsAdvise on real estate and infrastructure matters, including airport agreements, leases, facilities development, and related transactionsProvide legal oversight for emerging technology initiatives, including AI governance and responsible innovationLead and develop a high-performing team of legal professionalsMinimum Experience and Qualifications:Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdictionTen (10) years of relevant experience in a major law firm and/or in-house legal departmentSignificant experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and technology agreementsExperience advising on real estate transactions and infrastructure-related agreementsDeep knowledge of U.S. privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA) and familiarity with global data protection frameworks (e.g., GDPR)Demonstrated ability to design and implement compliance and risk mitigation programsStrong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholdersAvailable for occasional overnight travel (10%)Must pass a pre-employment drug testMust be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is locatedAuthorization to work in the US is required, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorshipCompensation: The base pay range for this position is between $240,000.00 and $330,000.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue's total compensation package, which may also include performance bonuses, restricted stock units, as well as access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.JetBlue Airways is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.