Senior Director – Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment at DELUX PUBLIC CHARTER, LLC D/B/A JSX AIR – Dallas, Texas

Location: Dallas, TX 75209, USA

Job Category: Executive

Requisition Number: SENIO002542

Schedule: Full-Time
Description: About the Role:

The Senior Director – Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment to join our legal team reporting to the CLO. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in labor and employment law, will demonstrate the ability to handle the unique workforce challenges of a dynamic aviation environment, and will be a collaborative team player who understands our business objectives and can effectively balance legal risks with operational needs.

A Day in the Life:
In this role, you will:

• Serve as the primary legal advisor on all labor and employment matters, including employee relations, wage and hour compliance, workplace safety, discrimination and harassment claims, and leave administration

• Advise on and help manage employment-related disputes, agency charges (EEOC, DOL, state agencies), and litigation in coordination with external counsel, including drafting agency position statements

• Draft, review, and update employment policies, handbooks, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws

• Provide day-to-day counseling to JSX Corporate Soul and business leaders on hiring, performance management, discipline, terminations, and reductions in force

• Advise on labor issues and Railway Labor Act compliance as applicable to aviation operations

• Partner with executive leadership to provide strategic legal guidance on workforce planning and employment practices that align with JSX's business objectives

• Coordinate legal representation for JSX with external counsel as required

• Conduct legal research and offer practical advice on diverse employment matters including ADA/FMLA compliance, wage and hour laws, workplace investigations, and aviation-specific employment regulations

• Collaborate across departments to provide solutions-oriented legal guidance that supports business objectives

• Develop and deliver training programs on employment law topics

Why You’ll Love This Role:

High visibility and trusted partnership with executive leadership

Opportunity to shape labor and employment practices in a growing aviation company

Ability to influence culture, compliance, and risk management across the organization

Collaborative environment that values practical legal guidance and business partnership

What Makes a Successful Senior Director – AGC, Labor & Employment

We’re looking for someone who:

Brings a positive, can-do attitude and passion for JSX’s mission

Builds strong relationships across departments, especially with HR and leadership

Balances legal risk with business objectives to find practical solutions

Explains complex legal topics in clear, simple terms with actionable guidance

Maintains strong attention to detail while keeping a big-picture perspective

Demonstrates high professional ethics and integrity

Thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving aviation environment

Embraces innovation and creative problem-solving

Required Education & Experience:
Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Experience:

10+ years practicing labor and employment law (large law firm and/or in-house)

Significant experience advising on employee relations, employment litigation, and compliance

Aviation or highly regulated industry experience preferred

Licenses & Certifications:

Licensed to practice law in Texas

Board Certification in Labor & Employment Law preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Deep knowledge of federal and state employment laws (Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ADEA, OSHA, and state equivalents)

Knowledge of Railway Labor Act and Airline Deregulation Act preferred

Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business guidance

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Ability to effectively use legal AI tools

We Do Whatever It Takes:

May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change based on business needs, emergencies, workload changes, or operational demands.

At JSX, we’re looking for team members who share our passion for revolutionizing air travel. If you’re a legal leader who can balance sound legal judgment with business acumen and contribute positively to our collaborative culture, we want to hear from you.

Benefits and Perks:

Health Benefits: New Crewmember's become eligible for coverage on the 1st of the month following the start date, with medical plans beginning at just $110/month. 100% employer paid dental & vision, plus up to $2,100 annually for HSA contribution. Short-term and long-term disability coverage at no cost.

Travel Benefits: Enjoy free non-revenue standby travel on JSX, plus deeply discounted standby travel other major domestic & international airlines for you and your qualifying immediate family.

401(k) match: 50% of your first 8%

Generous PTO: Take time to recharge with our flexible PTO plan.

Additional Information:

May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate (emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, technical developments, etc).

JSX seeks to provide equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment, as well as to ensure that all personnel activities, such as the recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotion, transfer, layoff and termination processes remain free of illegal discrimination and harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin.

Ready to soar with us? Join JSX, where every day is a chance to be part of something eXtraordinary!

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