Transactions Manager - Paralegal

Description From airports to boardrooms, our Legal team provides advice and counsel on all aspects of the business, assessing legal risks and compliance, while our Ethics and Compliance team ensures that we run an ethically sound operation. Together, these teams help us make the best possible decisions for our airline, to run our business with integrity, ensuring our airline operates lawfully and ethically, creating a company we are all proud to work for. Job overview and responsibilities The Transactions Manager will be responsible for reviewing, drafting, revising, and negotiating sales agreements and other commercial contracts, while working under the supervision of a managing attorney on the Commercial Transactions team of the Legal Department. The successful candidate is expected to work independently with internal clients at various levels, as well as with outside parties and customers of United. The Transactions Manager will primarily provide support for transactions, agreements and initiatives of United’s Worldwide Sales organization. This role requires becoming proficient in both the sales programs that United offers its customers and the incentive programs that the sales organization offers travel management companies, as well as developing expertise in United\'s commercial and operational policies. The role requires strong organizational skills to coordinate the completion of reviews of sales and commercial agreements with internal stakeholders and to negotiate edits with outside parties. Responsibilities include reviewing, revising, drafting, and assisting in the negotiation of a wide range of commercial agreements, including: Corporate travel agreements Travel Management Company (TMC) agreements Amendments and addenda to commercial transactions Non-disclosure agreements Sponsorship agreements Promotional agreements Revenue guarantee agreements Releases and indemnities Consulting service agreements Event contracts with vendors Hotel contracts Sustainable aviation fuel agreements Other agreements, letters, and policies Developing, updating, and maintaining contract templates, forms, and guidelines Working on projects and performing legal research on various topics as assigned Qualifications What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): Bachelor\'s degree or 4 years of relevant work experience Finance, Business, Pre-law Paralegal Certification Strong working knowledge of commercial contract principles and procedures 4+ years working as a transactions manager or a commercial paralegal in a law firm or large publicly traded company Strong written and oral communication skills Strong interpersonal skills and strong planning/organization abilities Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills Team player with the ability to multi-task and balance competing priorities with short Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship Successful completion of interview 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): Airline experience Experience with airline sales programs, including corporate travel programs and travel management company incentives The base pay range for this role is $102,220.00 to $133,194.00. The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards. You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges. United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr