Associate Counsel

4 weeks ago

Los Angeles, United States California Association of Realtors Full time $112,000 - $125,000
Job DescriptionJob Description

Are you someone who enjoys providing legal advice on a wide spectrum of topics including contracts, insurance, employment law, political advocacy, intellectual property, and general business matters? 

We are looking for an Associate Counsel to join the Corporate Legal team.  This role will provide legal advice and counsel to the trade association, its subsidiaries, and affiliates on a wide spectrum of topics including contracts, insurance, employment law, political advocacy, intellectual property, and general business matters.  This role will also work with outside counsel on various litigation matters as needed. The Associate Counsel will also draft a high volume of contracts (including licensing, vendor, and partner agreements for one of C.A.R.’s subsidiaries), educational materials, and other materials. 

The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® offers a collaborative environment that will allow you the opportunity to work on impactful projects that make a difference. What we love the most about working here is the autonomy, collaborative team environment and commitment to a positive work/life balance. 

Job Title: Associate Counsel 
Reports To: Assistant General Counsel 
Group: Corporate Legal 
Compensation Range: $112,000 to $125,000 Annually 
FLSA Status: Exempt 

Responsibilities: 

  • Negotiate, draft and review a variety of contracts. 
  • Provide legal advice and counsel on a wide spectrum of topics including insurance, employment law, political advocacy, intellectual property, and general business matters (note that some of this will overlap with working on contracts). 
  • Keep abreast of legal developments affecting trade associations, including antitrust law, insurance, employment law, intellectual property, and other topics relevant to this role. 
  • Work with outside counsel on litigation matters. 
  • Legal research and memoranda as needed. 

Basic Qualifications: 

  • J.D. from ABA-accredited law school
  • Member of California State Bar 
  • 5+ years’ experience working in a law firm or comparable in-house experience. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience with insurance matters, employment law, antitrust law, political matters, and/or intellectual property (copyright and trademark). 
  • Litigation experience. 

Additional Skills and Abilities: 

  • Excellent legal reasoning, written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and judgment. 
  • A collaborative, team-oriented attitude with superior interpersonal skills. 
  • Ability to adapt to changing circumstances as needed. 
  • Driven and proactive, with a desire to learn and grow. 
  • Comfortable with technology (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Westlaw, internet research and use). 

Travel 

  • Limited travel within California may be required. 
Company DescriptionLeading the Way...TM isn’t just a slogan at the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.). As one of the largest state trade organizations in the United States, C.A.R. provides members with tools to help complete transactions, information to keep them nimble in the marketplace and a strong clear voice on the government steps in Sacramento. How do we do it? We start by hiring friendly, talented people committed to working toward those common goals.

Headquartered in sunny Los Angeles, C.A.R. offers part-time remote work, business casual wear, an on-site exercise room, a health and wellness program including lunch and learns with guest speakers, a FitBit® program, and collaborative working areas.

What else? (*The following pertains to employees who regularly work at least 30 hours per week.)

*Medical, dental, vision, vitamin reimbursement, 401(k) retirement plan, 12 paid holidays, and more.

C.A.R. staff stand by a set of core values that make us the best in the business. Take a look for yourself and see what we are all about www.car.org.

C.A.R. and/or its subsidiaries and agents will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Sorry Due to the heavy volume of resumes we receive, only candidates being considered will be contacted directly. We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.Company DescriptionLeading the Way...TM isn’t just a slogan at the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.). As one of the largest state trade organizations in the United States, C.A.R. provides members with tools to help complete transactions, information to keep them nimble in the marketplace and a strong clear voice on the government steps in Sacramento. How do we do it? We start by hiring friendly, talented people committed to working toward those common goals. \r
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What else? (*The following pertains to employees who regularly work at least 30 hours per week.)\r
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*Medical, dental, vision, vitamin reimbursement, 401(k) retirement plan, 12 paid holidays, and more. \r
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C.A.R. staff stand by a set of core values that make us the best in the business. Take a look for yourself and see what we are all about www.car.org. \r
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C.A.R. and/or its subsidiaries and agents will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance\r
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Sorry Due to the heavy volume of resumes we receive, only candidates being considered will be contacted directly. We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.

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