Senior General Counsel - Policy & Compliance (Hybrid)

American Staffing Association; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

HRA

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

12 paid holidays + 2 half-days

Parental leave

Volunteer time off

Job summary

American Staffing Association in Alexandria, Virginia, seeks a General Counsel to lead the legal function of a national trade association. The role partners with senior staff on policy, governance, and compliance, guiding litigation, contracts, and regulatory advocacy.

The successful candidate will have a JD with at least seven years of post-JD experience, strong labor and employment law background, and excellent analytical and communicative skills.

Qualifications

• Requires JD and 7+ years of post-JD legal experience.
• Labor and employment law experience essential.
• Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage outside counsel and the legal budget.
• Oversee industry litigation and regulatory advocacy.
• Review contracts and sponsorship agreements; advise on employment, IP, and other issues.
• Collaborate with leadership to shape public policy positions.

Skills

Labor and employment law

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

JD

Job description

American Staffing Association in Alexandria, Virginia, seeks a General Counsel to lead the legal function of a national trade association. The role partners with senior staff on policy, governance, and compliance, guiding litigation, contracts, and regulatory advocacy.

The successful candidate will have a JD with at least seven years of post-JD experience, strong labor and employment law background, and excellent analytical and communicative skills.