Associate General Counsel

AHRI; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan with matching

Tuition assistance program

Friendly work environment

Job summary

AHRI, located in Arlington, VA, seeks an Associate General Counsel to support the General Counsel in day-to-day legal matters for AHRI and related organizations. The role focuses on antitrust, employment, data governance, FCPA, GDPR, and compliance for international activities, with responsibility for drafting agreements and filings.

Qualifications include a JD, active US bar admission (Virginia within 180 days), and 3+ years of practice.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Advises on compliance with antitrust, employment, data governance, FCPA, GDPR, and related laws for AHRI’s activities.
• Prepares and reviews contracts, licensing agreements, NDAs, trademark filings, and other legal documents.
• Attends committees and meetings to ensure compliance with laws and AHRI policies.
• Reviews meeting agendas/minutes to ensure antitrust compliance and policy adherence.
• Prepares and files federal/state lobbying documents to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Legal experience

Antitrust compliance

Regulatory compliance

Contract drafting

NDA drafting

Policy familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctorate

Bar admission in good standing

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.

AHRI offers a full benefits package which includes health insurance (dental, medical, HSA contributions), a 401k plan with matching, opportunities for professional development through our tuition assistance program, and a 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.