Staff Attorney

1 month ago

Los Angeles, United States California Association of Realtors Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Summary:

Are you someone who enjoys providing legal advice on a wide spectrum of topics including contracts, governance, compliance, antitrust, corporate transactions and general business matters?

We are looking for a Staff Attorney to provide legal advice and counsel to the trade association, its subsidiaries, and affiliates on a wide spectrum of topics including contracts, governance, compliance, antitrust, corporate transactions (e.g., investments and mergers and acquisitions), and general business matters. The Staff Attorney will also draft a high volume of contracts, educational materials, and other materials. Additionally, this role will also be involved with industry-specific professional standards (such as peer review of ethics complaints and arbitration matters) and MLS issues and will provide legal support and assistance to local associations.

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: Corporate Staff Attorney
Reports To: Assistant General Counsel
Group: Corporate Legal
Compensation Range: $90,000 to $105,000 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 business strategy, governance, compliance, antitrust, corporate transactions such as investments and mergers and acquisitions, etc.
  • Advise on professional standards and MLS issues, and provide legal support and assistance to local associations regarding same.
  • Keeping abreast of legal developments affecting trade associations, antitrust, real property, and other topics relevant to this role.
  • Draft and review of legal articles, position papers and other legal materials.
  • Legal research and memoranda as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

  • J.D. from ABA-accredited law school
  • Member of California State Bar
  • 3+ years’ experience working in a law firm or comparable in-house experience, with an emphasis on transactional work (including contract drafting, negotiation, and review).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with corporate investments, mergers and acquisitions, and/or corporate governance.

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.
  • Able to work independently and take ownership of projects.
  • Computer literate (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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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. \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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