Litigation Attorney

Job Description:

Department:

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:

Southwest Airlines promises to provide Employees with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. The Litigation Attorney manages and advises on all aspects of non-Labor legal disputes impacting the Company. This role partners with various Teams to handle proactive legal risk management, including support for Commercial initiatives, policy re-writes and antitrust counseling. The Litigation Attorney is a detail-oriented thinker and strong communicator, who is ready to drive the future of Southwest Airlines.

Additional Details

The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours.

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

Were committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

Responsibilities

Provides legal counsel, guidance, and training regarding applicable laws, regulations, and policies to multiple departments within the Company
Works collaboratively with other Southwest attorneys and departments to address and resolve business disputes while considering both the legal requirements and the business objectives (e.g., Customer complaints/claims, regulatory compliance issues, corporate communications, and commercial transactions and contract issues)
Handles a broad portfolio of litigation and pre-litigation matters in collaboration with outside counsel and appropriate Southwest departments (e.g., class action litigation, complex commercial litigation, insured litigation, employment litigation, and administrative matters), including e-discovery and document preservation, case discovery, motion practice, witness preparation, trial and appellate strategies, and settlement discussions, mediation, and settlement agreements
Helps to research applicable laws and respond to subpoenas, Civil Investigative Demands, and other requests for Southwest records or witnesses
Approaches all aspects of litigation proactively, strategically, cost-effectively, and in a manner consistent with Southwests Culture and business philosophy, including when managing outside counsel relationships (e.g., when selecting and retaining outside counsel and vendors, managing case staffing, budget, and billing, and determining case strategy, etc.)
May be required to perform other job duties as directed by Employee&39;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, courts, 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 civil litigation in state and federal courts, with experience in all aspects of the litigation process
Preferred: Experience with class action litigation (i.e. securities and consumer)

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 $166,280 per year to $180,120 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)

• Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings with Company

contributions up to 9.3 of your eligible earnings**

• Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement

Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit***

• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including

pets)

• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of

employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with

coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.

• 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 Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule

and applicable IRS limits

***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule

and are made at the discretion of the Company

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Posting End Date
08/01/2025

Job Ident #: R-2025-56281

Company Details

Southwest Airlines

P.O. Box 36647-1CR
Dallas, Texas 75235 USA
www.southwest.com

With an extensive network, we serve more than 90 destinations throughout the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Combined, we operate more than 3,800 flights a day including more than 500 roundtrip markets.

Benefits:
TBD

Supported Manufacturers:
Boeing

Supported Models:
737-300
737-800
737 MAX 8

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Job Info

Location

Dallas, Texas, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Southwest Airlines

P.O. Box 36647-1CR
Dallas, Texas 75235 USA
www.southwest.com