In this newly created and high-impact legal role, you'll help shape how CLEAR navigates an increasingly complex legal and regulatory landscape. As Senior Corporate Counsel, Litigation, Regulatory & Compliance, you'll manage commercial and regulatory litigation, oversee corporate and operational compliance, and provide strategic legal guidance across CLEAR’s secure identity business, including its consumer aviation product (CLEAR+), B2B secure identity platform (CLEAR1), and TSA PreCheck enrollment service. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer & Head of Litigation & Regulatory, you'll partner closely with leaders to manage legal and regulatory risk and enable CLEAR's continued growth through practical, business-focused counsel. 

What you'll do:

• Lead commercial, civil, and regulatory disputes from early-stage conflict through resolution, working closely with internal stakeholders and outside counsel.
• Advise on litigation risk and strategy to support informed business decision-making.
• Drive matters efficiently through negotiation, settlement, or litigation when necessary.
• Advise on and monitor adherence to applicable laws and regulations affecting CLEAR’s secure identity business, including its aviation, identity verification, and biometric technology offerings.
• Represent CLEAR in engagements with regulators and government partners as needed in connection with inquiries, disputes, and regulatory matters.
• Lead the company’s response to regulatory developments and help translate legal requirements into practical operational guidance.
• Oversee compliance with the Code of Conduct & Ethics and other internal policies by providing practical guidance and legal counsel. 
• Design, implement, and oversee compliance programs, training, and reporting mechanisms.
• Conduct internal investigations and guide appropriate remediation and reporting.

How you'll measure success:

• Disputes and regulatory matters are managed strategically and efficiently, with strong outcomes, effective oversight of outside counsel, and appropriate control of legal spend.
• CLEAR maintains strong compliance with applicable laws, regulations, the Code of Conduct & Ethics, and internal policies through practical, well-implemented compliance programs, training, and reporting mechanisms.
• Regulatory risks are identified early and translated into clear, actionable guidance that enables the business to innovate and grow responsibly.
• Internal investigations and sensitive matters are handled promptly, thoroughly, and with sound judgment, maintaining trust with leadership, employees, and regulators.
• Sought after across the company for providing pragmatic and thoughtful approaches to litigation, regulatory, and compliance matters.

What you're great at:

• 10+ years of legal experience in litigation, regulatory law, and/or compliance at a law firm, in-house legal department, or government agency.
• Juris Doctor and membership in at least one U.S. state bar in good standing.
• Providing pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice that enables teams to move quickly while managing legal and regulatory risk.
• Partnering directly with cross-functional teams to identify, minimize, and resolve issues effectively.
• Managing complex legal matters with independence and sound judgment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and drive collaborative solutions.

How You'll be Rewarded:

At CLEAR, we help YOU move forward - because when you’re at your best, we’re at our best. You’ll work with talented team members motivated by our mission of making experiences safer and easier. Our offices are bright and energetic with an open concept and plenty of conference rooms and casual co-working spaces. We also offer catered lunches every day and have fully stocked kitchens. Outside of the office, we invest in your well-being and learning & development with stipends and reimbursement programs. 

We offer holistic total rewards, including comprehensive healthcare plans, family-building benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support), flexible time off, annual wellness stipend, free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents, a CLEAR Plus membership, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. The base salary range for this role is $225,000 - $275,000, depending on levels of skills and experience.

The base salary range represents the low and high end of CLEAR’s salary range for this position. Salaries will vary depending on various factors which include, but are not limited to location, education, skills, experience and performance. The range listed is just one component of CLEAR’s total compensation package for employees and other rewards may include annual bonuses, commission, Restricted Stock Units.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

CLEAR provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or protected needs. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, time off, extra breaks, making a change to the application process or work procedures, policy exceptions, providing documents in an alternative format, live captioning or using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

We are committed to a transparent and secure hiring process. All communications related to this role will come directly from a CLEAR employee through valid CLEAR channels (e.g., a valid @clearme.com email address or verified CLEAR LinkedIn profile). We encourage candidates to remain alert to job scams and to report any suspicious activity.

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