Sr Legal Counsel

Why Work for Frontier Airlines?   

At Frontier, we believe the skies should be for everyone. We deliver on this promise through our commitment to Low Fares Done Right. This is more than our tagline - it’s our driving philosophy. Every member of Team Frontier has an important role to play in bringing this vision to life.  Our successful business model allows travelers to take advantage of our fast-growing route network while our bundled and unbundled pricing options allow our customers to personalize their travel experience and only pay for the services they need – saving them money along the way.   

What We Stand For   

Low Fares Done Right is our mission and we strive to bring it to life every day.   Our ‘Done Right’ promise  means delivering not only affordable prices, but making travel friendly and easy for our customers.  To do this, we put a great deal of care into every decision and action we take. We must be efficient with the use of our resources and make smart decisions about how we run our business. We must also innovate and be pioneers -   we’re not afraid to try new things.  While our business requires us to fly high in the air, we also consider ourselves down-to-earth in our approach, creating a warm and friendly experience that truly demonstrates Rocky Mountain Hospitality.  

Work Perks    

At Frontier, we like to think we’re creating something very special for our team members.  Work is why we’re here, but the perks are nice too:   

• Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines
• Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great
• Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages
• Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors
• Enjoy a ‘Dress for your Day’ business casual environment
• Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance
• Total Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short term incentives, long-term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1^st of the month following your hire date.
• We play our part to make a difference.  The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardship

Who We Are   

Frontier Airlines is a leading ultra-low cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado. With a mission to deliver Low Fares Done Right, the company provides affordable, convenient and accessible air travel throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. Frontier’s highly fuel-efficient, all-Airbus fleet is among the youngest and most modern of any carrier within the U.S. That, combined with the airline’s many weight-saving initiatives and focus on operational efficiencies, makes Frontier America’s Greenest Airline.* Each Frontier Airlines plane tail features a special animal with a unique name and backstory. Many of the featured species are endangered or threatened, part of the airline’s commitment to underscore and raise awareness for their plight. Frontier serves approximately 100 destinations throughout North America and operates 500-plus daily flights, on average. The airline employs more than 7,000 team members and has crew bases in more than a dozen U.S. cities. Frontier Airlines., Inc., is a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC).   

* Frontier is the most fuel-efficient of all major U.S. carriers when measured by ASMs per fuel gallon consumed.  

What Will You Be Doing?

Based in Denver, Colorado, the Senior Legal Counsel will report to Frontier’s Sr. Director, Legal Counsel and work with the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel to support a primarily transactional legal practice across various areas of the business. The role will provide practical, business-oriented legal advice and guidance, draft, negotiate, and review complex agreements, and help manage legal risk while enabling Frontier’s commercial and operational objectives.

Essential Functions

• Review, revise, draft, negotiate and advise on a broad range of contracts across the business, including, by way of example, services, marketing, e-commerce, promotions, IT (technology transactions, digital platforms, SaaS technology), equipment and materials purchases and leasing, supply chain, ground handling, and airport operations and leases.
• Provide legal support for marketing and consumer-facing initiatives, including reviewing and advising on promotional materials and campaigns across all customer channels, and advising on compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and broader consumer protection considerations.
• Support and advise on artificial intelligence initiatives, including evaluating legal and regulatory risks, advising on governance, and assisting with the development and deployment of AI-related tools and solutions.
• Advise management and personnel on compliance matters concerning data privacy and governance, and cybersecurity.
• Oversee and manage select litigation matters, including coordinating with outside counsel, developing strategy, assessing risk, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Support the business on international legal matters, including advising on regulatory considerations, and coordination with local counsel, as needed.
• Work cooperatively and closely with all levels of management and operational personnel to provide efficient and practical business solutions.
• Work with Legal Department personnel to maintain corporate best practices.
• Identify and analyze risks and deliver practical and efficient solutions to business and regulatory issues faced by the company, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations.
• As needed, develop, maintain and update standard contract templates, terms of service, company policies and other forms, to drive efficiencies and compliance.
• Other duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• JD with strong academic credentials required.
• Member in good standing of a State Bar in any U.S. jurisdiction, and eligible to obtain Colorado single-client (in-house counsel) licensure.
• 4+ years of demonstrated corporate experience at a law firm or in-house legal department required.
• Experience in structuring and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Experience in the broader transportation industry is a plus, with airline experience preferred but not required.
• Depending on the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications, this position may be hired at the Director level.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must work independently, but be a team player who is willing to pitch-in where needed in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude and demeanor, and proactively take initiative.
• Demonstrate the flexibility required to efficiently manage demanding workloads and respond on short notice.
• Strong interpersonal communications and ability to collaborate appropriately with all levels of corporate personnel, to position the Legal Department as an ally of internal clients while also protecting the company from risk.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent writing, research and communication skills.
• Demonstrate a history of effectively managing and prioritizing concurrent projects/tasks and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Possess a high level of confidentiality in performance of duties
• Task-oriented with the ability to anticipate and identify issues while developing and implementing solutions

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer

Work Environment

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled

Physical Effort

Generally, not required.

Supervision Received

Considerable Latitude:  The incumbent establishes methods and procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives and receives guidance in terms of broad goals.  Only the final results of work are typically reviewed.

Salary Range: $130K-$163,873 base salary, plus bonus - Please note: this role will close on or before 9/30/26. 

Positions Supervised

• None

Workplace Policies

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.

Frontier Airlines, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Frontier Airlines is a Zero Tolerance Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective DOT safety-sensitive employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any DOT safety-sensitive job applicant who is found to have tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Frontier.

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