Description:
The Director of Legal Affairs provides leadership and direction to the Legal Department's 3 Associate Counsel and Legal Assistant. The Department supports both the Association's internal functions and provides member-facing benefits. The Director keeps abreast of legal developments affecting trade associations, political action committees, real property, real estate brokerages, property management, commercial real estate, and contracts. The Director identifies, develops, communicates, and monitors policies to ensure the Association's legal compliance. The Director provides legal advice and counsel to the Association on many topics including governance and tax issues, antitrust, political action committees, contracts, human resources, intellectual property protection and enforcement, and privacy. The Director provides training and instruction to members, brokerages and local boards and associations on various topics. Other responsibilities include: Staffing the Legal Hotline and providing timely responses to members; Drafting and reviewing legal articles, position papers and other legal materials for the Association's magazine, Website, and video content.J.D. from ABA accredited law school with 5 – 8 years of relevant experience and emphasis on supervision of other attorneys is required, as well as admission to Maryland Bar. Familiarity with real property, real estate brokerages, professional standards, or government affairs is essential. Must be able to function effectively in various challenging situations and circumstances, including difficult project deadlines, tight budgets, and evolving goals and objectives.
