Aviation Associate

Eckert Seamans; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

401k plan

Job summary

Eckert Seamans’ Washington, D.C. office seeks an Associate with 2–4 years of experience to join its Chambers-ranked Aviation practice, advising U.S. and foreign airlines on regulatory, commercial, and operational matters.

The successful candidate will work closely with seasoned practitioners on matters before federal agencies and in strategic transactions, with strong writing and research skills. Qualified applicants admitted to DC bar or eligible; aviation interest encouraged; generous PTO and

Qualifications

• Two (2) to four (4) years of legal experience at a law firm, government agency, or in‑house legal department.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong academic credentials and the ability to manage multiple complex matters in a collaborative environment.
• Government or regulatory experience is preferred but not required.
• Admission to practice in the District of Columbia or eligibility to obtain admission promptly; admission in Virginia and/or Maryland is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Aviation practice in advising U.S. and foreign airlines on regulatory, commercial, and operational matters.
• Counsel major air carriers on issues before agencies such as the FAA, DOT, and DHS, and on commercial transactions and compliance.
• Develop writing and research skills in a sophisticated aviation practice in a collaborative environment.

Job description

The Washington, D.C. office of Eckert Seamans, a national, full-service AmLaw 200 firm, is seeking an Associate with two (2) to four (4) years of experience to join its Chambers-ranked Aviation practice.

The successful candidate will assist the Aviation practice in advising U.S. and foreign airlines, as well as other aviation/transportation clients, on a broad range of regulatory, commercial, and operational matters involving the U.S. aviation industry. Our attorneys counsel major U.S. and international air carriers on issues before the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Homeland Security, and other federal agencies, while also providing strategic advice on commercial transactions, compliance, and day‑to‑day operational matters.

Prior aviation experience is not required, although a demonstrated interest in the industry is helpful. We are seeking candidates with strong analytical, research, writing, and client-service skills who are interested in learning and developing their skillset in a sophisticated aviation practice. Experience with a federal agency or in a regulatory practice is a plus, particularly experience involving transportation, administrative law, or other highly regulated industries.

Qualified candidates should possess:

• Two (2) to four (4) years of legal experience at a law firm, government agency, or in‑house legal department.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong academic credentials and the ability to manage multiple complex matters in a collaborative environment.
• Government or regulatory experience is preferred but not required.
• Admission to practice in the District of Columbia or eligibility to obtain admission promptly; admission in Virginia and/or Maryland is a plus.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced practitioners in one of the nation's leading aviation practices, advising clients on cutting‑edge regulatory and commercial issues affecting the global aviation industry.

• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plan

In compliance with Washington DC Pay Transparency Law, the salary range for this position is $160,000 - $180,000. We note the salary information as a general guideline only, as we will consider various factors to determine the offer for this role, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, relevant work skills and experience, and education.

Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status.

Eckert Seamans will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested and approved by an HR/Recruiting representative for this position. Prior approval is required even if the agency or recruiter has an agreement in place with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC. An external agency or recruiter will not be compensated in any way for the submission of a candidate for this position if prior approval is not obtained.