Associate General Counsel

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with matching

Tuition assistance program

Friendly work environment

Job summary

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) in Arlington, VA, invites applications for Associate General Counsel to work with the General Counsel on day-to-day legal affairs of AHRI and its affiliated entities. The role emphasizes antitrust, employment, data governance, and regulatory compliance across U.S.

and international activities, with a focus on contracts, NDAs, and trademark filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school.
• Member in good standing of the State Bar; Virginia Bar admission within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Advises on compliance with antitrust laws, employment, data governance, FCPA, GDPR for international activities.
• Prepares and reviews contracts, licensing agreements, NDAs, trademark filings, and other legal documents.
• Attends association committees and task forces to ensure compliance with federal/state antitrust laws.
• Reviews meeting agendas/minutes to ensure AHRI policy compliance and antitrust compliance.
• Prepares and files federal/state lobbying documents to ensure legal compliance.

Skills

Antitrust compliance knowledge

Contract drafting

Legal research

Regulatory compliance

Lobbying documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university

Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school

State Bar admission; eligibility for Virginia Bar admission within 180 days

Job description

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is one of the largest trade associations in the nation, representing more than 300 heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC), water heating, and commercial refrigeration manufacturers from all parts of the world.

AHRI has an opening for an Associate General Counsel. The Associate General Counsel works with the General Counsel to handle the day-to-day legal affairs of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), a 501(c)(6) trade association; the North American Technician Excellence (NATE), a 501 (c) (6) association; the AHRI Rees Scholarship Foundation, and the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Institute, both 501 (c) (3) organizations, respectively.

The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $165,000 with pay commensurate with relevant experience

Essential duties and responsibilities for this position are as follows:

• Advises on requirements of compliance with Antitrust Laws, Employment, and Data Governance, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, General Data Protection Regulation and similar laws in international jurisdictions, as well as other legal requirements applicable to AHRI’s international activities
• Prepares and reviews various agreements including contracts, licensing agreements, nondisclosure agreements, trademark filings, and other legal documents
• Attends association committees, working groups, and task force meetings to ensure compliance with federal and state antitrust laws
• Reviews/edits meeting agendas and minutes to ensure compliance with AHRI policies and procedures and federal and state antitrust laws
• Prepares and files federal and state lobbying various corporate documents to ensure compliance with law.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
• Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school
• Member in good standing of the relevant State Bar; must be able to receive Virginia Bar admission within 180 days of hire

Relevant Experience:

• Three or more years of experience as a practicing attorney in the United States. Association or non-profit law experience preferred.
• Licensed to practice law in the United States (any state) with eligibility for Virginia Bar admission
• Familiarity with Energy Policy Conservation Act, Clean Air Act, and American Innovation Manufacturing Act is a plus

Benefits:

• health insurance (dental, medical, HSA contributions)
• 401k plan with matching
• opportunities for professional development through our tuition assistance program
• friendly work environment

The work location for this position is Arlington, Virginia.

Due to the nature of this position, there is a general expectation of daily, in-person attendance in the office and at meetings