Hiring: Senior Counsel Company: National Association of REALTORS® Location: Washington DC-Baltimore Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 16:03:31 Employment Type: Contract / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Risk Management About the job Experience: •5+ years of legal experience as in‑house counsel to a trade association or corporation/company, or at a law firm advising trade associations, nonprofit organizations, or corporate clients. Required Skills: •Provide ongoing legal advice and practical guidance to NAR staff, affiliates, and subsidiaries on organizational legal matters, including tax‑exempt law, corporate governance, employment law, and privacy and data protection issues. •Assist internal clients in identifying legal risks and developing compliant, business‑focused solutions consistent with NAR policies and objectives. •Respond to general legal inquiries from NAR staff and stakeholders in a timely and service‑oriented manner. •Advise on issues affecting NAR's tax‑exempt status, including governance, programs, activities, and compliance considerations. •Review and provide guidance on governing documents, policies, and board‑related matters, including fiduciary duties and best practices for association governance. •Actively facilitate and support development, review, and implementation of governance‑related policies and internal protocols. •Provide legal support on employment‑related matters, including policy review, compliance issues, and risk mitigation, working collaboratively with Human Resources and outside counsel as appropriate. •Advise on privacy and data protection matters, including internal policies, compliance obligations, and emerging legal risks related to data use and protection. Qualifications: •Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. •Active license to practice law in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, or eligibility for admission as in‑house counsel, as applicable. •Privacy or data protection law •Understanding of, or experience with, real estate law is a plus. •Strong legal analysis, writing, and communication skills. •Demonstrated capacity to translate complex legal concepts into clear, practical guidance for non‑legal audiences. •Sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities. •Collaborative mindset and commitment to NAR’s mission and service‑oriented culture. •NAR provides comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision insurance. •NAR is on a hybrid schedule and in the office 3 days a week. Compensation: •$180,000 - $200,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •NAR provides comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision insurance Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!