Staff Attorney, Legal Affairs

Description:

Summary of Position:
The Staff Attorney (Legal Affairs) is responsible for providing legal research, analysis, drafting support and other legal services to staff covering a wide array of legal matters that may arise in the multifamily industry. This position will also act as a liaison for the company in legal matters, and coordinate with outside counsel as needed on A Non-Profit Organization's litigation matters. The staff attorney will help carry out many functions of the Legal Affairs department, including business support, contract review, document and policy review, committee participation, strategic advice and analysis to internal and external stakeholders, and legislative involvement, as required. The staff attorney will also support the legal and compliance aspects of A Non-Profit Organization's Click & Lease program and other legal and regulatory compliance products.

Prinicipal Accountabilities:

• Provide legal support and guidance to various departments
• Perform legal research and prepare legal memoranda and/or legal briefs
• Assist in drafting legal analysis of laws/orders affecting the industry, articles, whitepapers, etc. which are distributed to members and/or the industry at large
• Liaise with other staff attorneys and departments on projects as assigned
• Answer member/customer legal questions and concerns regarding NAA legal products
• Draft, review, and assist in negotiating contracts
• Understand contract management tools and utilize software to manage contract workflow
• Ability to communicate effectively, in person and via technology internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and provide input on matters related to NAA's legal and legislative advocacy
• Assist with the organization and management of NAA's Legal Advocacy Program
• Contribute content and occasional copy-editing to NAA publications and messaging materials that touch on legal topics
• Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment
• Work in support of the overall strategic success of the Association
• Other duties as assigned

• Assist in drafting and maintaining conventional and specialty lease forms for use in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.
• Review and approve the work of outside attorneys to ensure that the product remains in compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations
• Monitor and analyze legislation, case law and other jurisprudence
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
Position Qualifications:
Required:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Bar admission in at least one state or the District of Columbia. Additional consideration given to candidates with experience in landlord tenant law
• 2-4 years of civil litigation experience
• Strong written and critical thinking skills that lead to comprehensive and persuasive writings.
• Strong contract drafting skills
• Ability to interact with people at varying levels of organizations, understand their needs, identify project champions and present workable solutions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize competing deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interest in significant client interaction
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Up to 10% travel

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