Associate General Counsel

ACC San Diego - Association of Corporate Counsel; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health and dental insurance

Group vision care

401(k) retirement plan

Education/Tuition Reimbursement

Training opportunities reimbursement

Casual work environment with snacks,dr

Regular team events and outings

Paid holidays and generous leave

Job summary

ARIN seeks an Associate General Counsel to provide a broad range of legal services, partnering with the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel on contracts, privacy, compliance, governance, and investigations.

The role is hybrid and based in Chantilly, VA, with an annual salary range of $130,000–$150,000. A J.D. and VA license are required, with 5–10 years' experience in a relevant setting.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience as a practicing attorney, preferably in-house or government.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Virginia or corporate counsel certificate with Virginia State Bar.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract review, drafting, and negotiation.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills with practical business-focused advice.

Responsibilities

• Contracts and Transactions: Review, draft, and negotiate vendor contracts, terms of service, and related agreements to protect ARIN's interests.
• Privacy and Compliance: Monitor privacy laws and regulatory trends; advise internal stakeholders.
• Legal Research and Writing: Conduct thorough legal research and prepare analyses, memoranda, and reports.
• Governance Support: Provide legal support to ARIN's Advisory Council and prepare documentation.
• Fraud and Dispute Matters: Assist with investigations of suspected fraud and review claims to registrations.
• Cross-Functional Counsel: Advise ARIN staff on documentation sufficiency and risk management.
• General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel Support: Track matters, ensure timely responses, support legal department.

Skills

Contract review, drafting, negotiation

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

PACER system

Job description

This position will be designated under a hybrid work schedule and will be required to work regularly in the ARIN Chantilly, Virginia, office. Annual salary range for this position is $130,000-$150,000. Relocation not provided.

We are currently seeking an Associate General Counsel who will be responsible for providing a broad range of legal services in support of ARIN's mission. This role partners closely with the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel, advising on contracts, privacy matters, compliance, fraud investigations, and governance. The successful candidate will bring sound judgment, strong analytical skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory issues in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

Job Description And Responsibilities

• Contracts and Transactions: Review, draft, and negotiate vendor contracts, terms of service, and related agreements to protect ARIN's interests.
• Privacy and Compliance: Monitor and analyze privacy laws, emerging legislation, and regulatory trends that may affect ARIN's operations; advise internal stakeholders accordingly.
• Legal Research and Writing: Conduct thorough legal research and prepare clear, concise analyses, memoranda, and reports on a wide variety of legal topics.
• Governance Support: Provide legal support to ARIN's Advisory Council, including attending meetings and preparing documentation as needed.
• Fraud and Dispute Matters: Assist with investigations of suspected fraud, hijacking, or other misuse of ARIN's registry services; review claims of rights to registrations.
• Cross-Functional Counsel: Advise ARIN staff on the legal sufficiency of documentation and support effective risk management practices across the organization.
• General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel Support: Track assigned matters, ensure timely responses, and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the legal department.

Additional Duties

• Travel: Represent ARIN at meetings and industry conferences as may be needed from time to time to include Advisory Council meetings held 2-3 times per year.
• Other general legal matters as assigned.

Background/Skills Required

• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience as a practicing attorney, preferably with significant in-house or government experience.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Virginia (Virginia State Bar), or alternatively can hold an active status corporate counsel certificate with the Virginia State Bar.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract review, drafting, and negotiation.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills with proven ability to provide practical, business-focused advice.
• Exceptional writing and editing ability with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of interacting effectively with executives, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines while maintaining high quality and professionalism.
• Commitment to collaboration, integrity, and ARIN's mission.

Background/Skills Preferred

• Law journal, clerkship, or other substantial legal writing experience.
• Familiarity with corporate governance, regulatory filings, and compliance programs.
• Experience with online legal research tools and the PACER system.
• Knowledge of privacy law and related issues, including data protection frameworks.
• Prior experience working in the Internet, technology, or nonprofit sectors.

Physical Requirements

• 80% of time working at a computer.
• ARIN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by law for physical or mental disabilities (and others as required by law), unless undue hardship would result or an accommodation would pose a direct threat to the individual or others in the workplace. Qualified applicants or employees who require an accommodation should contact their direct supervisor or the Human Resources and Administration Department as to discuss any need for an accommodation and to engage in the interactive process.

ARIN offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including but not limited to:

• Group health and dental insurance - ARIN pays over 90% of the premium costs
• Group vision care - no employee deduction for employees and any dependents
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401(k) retirement plan - up to 9% matching after first year of service, and all contributions are 100% vested.
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,000 per year
• Reimbursement for training opportunities
• Casual work environment with snacks, drinks, and coffee
• Regularly-scheduled team outings and staff lunches
• Twelve paid holidays, one floating holiday, and a generous comprehensive leave program starting at 4 weeks (20 days)
• Six weeks paid Parental Leave Program for full-time employees with at least 12 months of service
• Sabbatical Leave Program for employees with 20+ years of combined service