Job Description

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Are you someone who enjoys providing legal advice and counsel to an organization on a wide spectrum of topics? If so, this is a great opportunity for you to join the Corporate Legal team at the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.). Yes, we’re a 100+ year old organization serving real estate – no, we’re not a stodgy 100+ year old organization serving real estate. In fact, we’re pretty cool (or so we think), and we’re a powerful voice for housing in California. We also think we’re an awesome company to work for. So here’s what you need to know about the job:

Job Title : Staff Attorney
Reports To : Assistant General Counsel
Group : Corporate Legal
Compensation Range : $95,000 to $105,000 annually
FLSA Status : Exempt

The Role:

C.A.R. is seeking a Staff Attorney to join its Corporate Legal department. This role will provide legal advice and counsel to the trade association, its subsidiaries, and affiliates on a wide spectrum of topics including contracts, corporate governance, PAC issues, antitrust, and other legal matters. This role will also provide support to local REALTOR® associations on topics such as multiple listing services (MLS) issues, professional standards, dues billing, and other membership matters. Additionally, this role will draft contracts, amicus briefs, position papers, and other materials. Limited travel within California approximately 3-4 times a year will be required. Lots of variety – you won’t be bored!

Key Responsibilities :

• Negotiate, draft and review a variety of contracts.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to the trade association, its subsidiaries, and affiliates on a wide spectrum of topics including contracts, corporate governance, PAC issues, antitrust, and other legal matters.
• Support and advise local REALTOR® associations on multiple listing services (MLS) issues, professional standards, dues billing, and other membership matters. This includes working towards becoming the C.A.R. Staff Coordinator for the MLS Policy Committee, with related duties.
• Provide support to Legal Action Fund Trustees; draft case analyses and amicus briefs.
• Keep abreast of legal developments affecting trade associations, antitrust, real property matters, and other topics relevant to this role.
• Draft and review legal articles, position papers, and other legal materials.
• Legal research and memoranda as needed.

Minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with antitrust law, political matters, and/or drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Experience drafting appellate briefs.

Skills Required:

• Excellent legal reasoning, written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and judgment.
• Comfortable with technology (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Westlaw, internet research and use).

Travel:

• Business meetings within CA three times per year.
• Minimal additional travel may be required.

Company Description

Leading 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 Sacramento, C.A.R. offers flexible remote/hybrid work arrangements, business casual wear, a health and wellness program including lunch and learns with guest speakers, 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 Description

Leading 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\n\r\nHeadquartered in Sacramento, C.A.R. offers flexible remote/hybrid work arrangements, business casual wear, a health and wellness program including lunch and learns with guest speakers, and collaborative working areas. \r\n\r\nWhat else? (The following pertains to employees who regularly work at least 30 hours per week.)\r\n\r\nMedical, dental, vision, vitamin reimbursement, 401(k) retirement plan, 12 paid holidays, and more. \r\n\r\nC.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\n\r\nC.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\n\r\nSorry! 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®.