Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

This role is part of the Legal Team within the Corporate Affairs Division and supports the company’s corporate governance and entity management functions. The position oversees domestic and international entities, regulatory filings, and compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions. It also partners closely with legal, tax, finance, and business teams on transactions, reorganizations, and strategic initiatives.

What you'll do

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced.  Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

•    Manage the formation, registration, maintenance, and dissolution of domestic and international entities and branch offices, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional requirements 
•    Coordinate and file annual reports, business licenses, powers of attorney, and other regulatory filings to maintain good standing across jurisdictions 
•    Maintain and update entity management systems, ensuring accurate and current records for all corporate entities 
•    Provide certifications and certificates of incumbency for international matters 
•    Support KYC and UBO requirements by supplying requested information and coordinating notarization and legalization of documents 
•    Support internal and external audits by preparing entity documentation and responding to information requests 
•    Work with outside counsel to gather information for periodic disclosure requirements 
•    Partner with tax, finance, and business teams to support transactions, reorganizations, and other strategic initiatives

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

•    Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an accredited college or university 
•    3 years  of experience as a corporate paralegal, including at least 2 years in a corporate legal department

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

•    Degree in paralegal studies or paralegal certification 
•    7+ years of experience 
•    Experience supporting a portfolio of domestic and international entities in a law firm or in house legal department 
•    Strong understanding of corporate structures, governance, and compliance obligations

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

•    Proficiency in entity management software and Microsoft Office applications 
•    Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, client focused environment 
•    Resourceful and proactive, with the ability to identify issues and propose practical solutions 
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
•    Strong problem solving skills, sound judgment, and outstanding organizational abilities 
•    Ability to prioritize and multi task effectively
•    Proficient in Spanish

What you'll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer: 

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more. 
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.