Associate General Counsel

About the role

The Associate General Counsel works with the General Counsel to handle the day-to-day legal affairs of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), a 501(c)(6) trade association; the North American Technician Excellence (NATE), a 501(c)(6) association; the AHRI Rees Scholarship Foundation; and the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Institute, both 501(c)(3) organizations.

Responsibilities

• Advises on requirements of compliance with Antitrust Laws, Employment, and Data Governance, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, General Data Protection Regulation and similar laws in international jurisdictions, as well as other legal requirements applicable to AHRI's international activities
• Prepares and reviews various agreements including contracts, licensing agreements, nondisclosure agreements, trademark filings, and other legal documents
• Attends association committees, working groups, and task force meetings to ensure compliance with federal and state antitrust laws
• Reviews/edits meeting agendas and minutes to ensure compliance with AHRI policies and procedures and federal and state antitrust laws
• Prepares and files federal and state lobbying various corporate documents to ensure compliance with law

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
• Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school
• Member in good standing of the relevant State Bar; must be able to receive Virginia Bar admission within 180 days of hire
• Three or more years of experience as a practicing attorney in the United States
• Association or non-profit law experience preferred
• Licensed to practice law in the United States (any state) with eligibility for Virginia Bar admission
• Familiarity with Energy Policy Conservation Act, Clean Air Act, and American Innovation Manufacturing Act is a plus

Pay

The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $165,000 with pay commensurate with relevant experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance (dental, medical, HSA contributions)
• 401k plan with matching
• Opportunities for professional development through tuition assistance program
• Friendly work environment

Schedule

The work location for this position is Arlington, Virginia. Due to the nature of this position, there is a general expectation of daily, in-person attendance in the office and at meetings.