Associate Attorney

Fairfax, VA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 100000 - 115000

Posted on: 29 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Northern Virginia Association of Realtors Attorney!

Do you have an understanding of Real Estate law and best practices in Virginia Do others see you as a subject matter expert

Can you approach conversations with confidence while maintaining the humility of a servant leader Are you able to explain legal issues in a way that Realtors immediately understand and value

If so we may be looking for you!

As NVARs Associate Attorney youll be the trusted legal advisor helping ensure compliance with laws policies and best practices across the real estate industry. Youll collaborate with our education team and broker outreach leaders to bring legal clarity to courses standard forms and everyday issues that Realtors face.

From managing contracts and association legal matters to leading our Professional Services and Legal Hotline youll be on the front lines of keeping our members protected informed and empowered. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving problems staying ahead of legal trends and making complex topics understandable and practical for busy real estate professionals.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is charismatic determined and is an effective communicator with a high level of personal accountability. Someone who brings strong time and priority management skills while remaining flexible and ensuring members needs are met.

Join NVAR a USA Great Place to Work certified workplace where our CEO genuinely cares about your success and fosters a supportive fun and high-performance culture. Internally youll experience a team that values excellence innovation and professional growth. Externally youll help one of the nations leading REALTOR associations deliver exceptional value to its members with pride and impact.

This is not just another career moveits an opportunity to lead to innovate and to build lasting success with an organization that takes pride in being the best regional REALTOR association in the country.

This position is in-person***

Responsibilities Include:

Provide ACCURATE legal advice ensuring operational compliance with federal state and local laws as well as National Association of REALTORS (NAR) Virginia Association of Realtors (VAR) and NVAR policies.

Collaborate with Director of Broker & Member Outreach to provide legal insights on NVAR standard forms/create training tools for brokers and be a resource for regulatory and legal challenges.

Collaborate with the education team to ensure legal accuracy and regulatory compliance for CE PLE and specialty courses in VA MD and DC.

Manage the legal hotline ensuring timely communication and accurate reporting/documentation.

Oversee association & corporate legal matters including filings meeting minutes trademark/copyright protections and outside counsel coordination.

Contribute to departmental performance on key metrics budget variances and evolving issues.

Prepare and create legal content for articles blogs videos etc. on trending topics that are relevant and informative to members.

Be proficient in and promote the REALTOR Code of Ethics and professionalism through training education and raising awareness.

Be a key subject matter expert on RE law NVAR standard forms library code of ethics lockbox rules and regulations association governing documents and MLS policies.

Experience:

Were looking for an associate attorney with experience in the real estate industry working directly with clients and members. The ideal candidate has a:

Dynamic and experienced Associate Attorney with legal practice experience specifically dealing with real estate law and transactions.

Strong background working directly with clients or members.

Experience in public speaking and teaching.

Knack for translating legal concepts into accessible content.

Background working with associations or nonprofit organizations is a plus.

This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with a wide variety of legal issues while supporting our mission-driven organization and its members.

Education and Knowledge:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
Licensed attorney in Virginia (required).
Active Bar membership in good standing (Virginia required).

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range is $100000-$115000 yearly determined on experience and proven ability. The compensation package includes a 401(k) with match Medical Dental and Vision Insurance 37.5 hours per week with flex-start and end times.

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Required Experience:

Northern Virginia Association of Realtors Attorney!Do you have an understanding of Real Estate law and best practices in Virginia Do others see you as a subject matter expert Can you approach conversations with confidence while maintaining the humility of a servant leader Are you able to explain leg...