How youll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities) This attorney position will provide Labor Relations support for the Delta Pilot and Dispatcher workgroups, to include contract administration, investigation support, and grievance/arbitration support. This position will work cross-divisionally, where needed, to achieve results.Provide legal and labor relations advice — Provide legal and labor relations advice, opinions and recommendations to leadership throughout Delta in a fast‑paced corporate environment Advise operational departments — Advise operational departments, particularly Flight Operations, on strategy and matters related to employment policies, labor law, labor relations, compliance, contract interpretation and administration, benefits and managerial training.Support grievance and arbitration processes — Support Delta in the grievance process and arbitration hearings under collective bargaining agreements.Advise on ad hoc labor matters — Advise on ad hoc labor‑related and employment matters.Support positive employee relations — Support and implement positive employee relations throughout the Company; help make Delta the employer of choice in the airline industry and foster Deltas long‑standing, family‑oriented culture.
Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way. Why Youll Love Delta Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9 Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications) Licensed to practice law in the U.S. with State Bar admission in at least one jurisdictionStrong analytical and strategic skillsStrong leadership, negotiation, dispute resolution and problem‑solving skillsClear and concise communication skills, both oral and written, with ability to prepare and deliver sound legal and labor relations opinionsJuris Doctorate from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentialsMinimum of 2 years experience in a law firm or equivalent in‑house experience, with a focus on labor and employment matters
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications) Familiarity with airline industry and Railway Labor ActSound business judgmentFlexibility and adaptability to manage multiple wide‑ranging matters, conflicting deadlines, and new areas of expertise as business needs changeAbility to identify, prioritize and resolve issues quickly