Associate General Counsel — Land Use & Employment

BIAW Member Services Corporation; Tumwater (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision (employer paid)

401K retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Job summary

BIAW Member Services Corporation in Tumwater, WA seeks an Associate General Counsel to provide counsel to the Association under the VP—General Counsel. The in‑house practice focuses on land use, employment, construction, corporate, and administrative law.

The role requires a J.D. from an accredited law school, admission to the WA State Bar, and at least three years of legal experience with a shown interest in litigation; the position is full‑time and hybrid, offering benefits including

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in Washington as a member of the WA State Bar Association (WSBA).
• Minimum 3 years’ legal experience, or a combination of legal and non‑legal relevant work experience.
• Experience and interest in litigation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as one of two staff attorneys to the Association.
• Independently conduct legal research and draft legal briefs and memorandums.
• Advance BIAW’s legal advocacy by litigating matters of significance to the building industry.
• Coordinate requests for, draft, and file amicus briefs.
• Write blogs and articles on new case law, changes in the law, and other legal matters relevant to members.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

BIAW Member Services Corporation in Tumwater, WA seeks an Associate General Counsel to provide counsel to the Association under the VP—General Counsel. The in‑house practice focuses on land use, employment, construction, corporate, and administrative law.

The role requires a J.D. from an accredited law school, admission to the WA State Bar, and at least three years of legal experience with a shown interest in litigation; the position is full‑time and hybrid, offering benefits including