Job Description

Northern Virginia Association of Attorney!

Do you have a deep understanding of Real Estate law and best practices in Virginia? Do others see you as a subject matter expert?

Can you approach conversations with confidence, while maintaining the humility of a servant leader? Are you able to explain complex legal issues in a way that Realtors immediately understand and value?

If so, we may be looking for you!

As NVAR’s Associate Attorney, you’ll be the trusted legal advisor to our CEO, Board, and members, helping ensure compliance with laws, policies, and best practices across the real estate industry. You’ll collaborate with our education team and broker outreach leaders to bring legal clarity to courses, standard forms, and everyday issues that Realtors face.

From managing contracts and association legal matters to leading our Professional Services and Legal Hotline, you’ll be on the front lines of keeping our members protected, informed, and empowered. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving problems, staying ahead of legal trends, and making complex topics understandable and practical for busy real estate professionals.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is charismatic, determined, and is an effective communicator with a high level of personal accountability. Someone who brings strong time and priority management skills while remaining flexible and ensuring members’ needs are met.

Join NVAR, a USA Great Place to Work® certified workplace, where our CEO genuinely cares about your success and fosters a supportive, fun, and high-performance culture. Internally, you’ll experience a team that values excellence, innovation, and professional growth. Externally, you’ll help one of the nation’s leading REALTOR® associations deliver exceptional value to its members with pride and impact.

This is not just another career move—it’s an opportunity to lead, to innovate, and to build lasting success with an organization that takes pride in being the best regional REALTOR® association in the country.

**This position is on-site (5 days a week)

Responsibilities Include

• Provide ACCURATE legal advice to the CEO and Board, ensuring operational compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), Virginia Association of Realtors® (VAR), and NVAR policies.
• Collaborate with Director of Broker & Member Outreach to provide legal insights on NVAR standard forms/create training tools for brokers and be a resource for regulatory and legal challenges.
• Collaborate with the education team to ensure legal accuracy and regulatory compliance for CE, PLE, and specialty courses in VA, MD, and DC.
• Manage the legal hotline, ensuring timely communication and accurate reporting/documentation.
• Oversee association & corporate legal matters, including filings, meeting minutes, trademark/copyright protections, and outside counsel coordination.
• Support state agency engagement on instructor certification and licensing approvals.
• Contribute to departmental performance on key metrics, budget variances, and evolving issues.
• Prepare and create legal content for articles, blogs, videos etc. on trending topics that are relevant and informative to members.
• Be proficient in and promote, the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and professionalism through training, education and raising awareness.
• Be a key subject matter expert on RE law, NVAR standard forms library, code of ethics, lockbox rules and regulations, association governing documents, and MLS policies.

Experience:

We’re looking for an associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience in the real estate industry working directly with clients and members. The ideal candidate has a:

• Dynamic and experienced Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of legal practice specifically dealing with real estate law and transactions.
• Strong background working directly with clients or members.
• Experience in public speaking, teaching, and writing.
• Knack for translating complex legal concepts into accessible content.
• Background working with associations or nonprofit organizations is a plus.

This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with a wide variety of legal issues while supporting our mission-driven organization and its members.

Education and Knowledge:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
• Licensed attorney in Virginia (required).
• Active Bar membership in good standing (Virginia required).
• Willingness to obtain licensure in Washington, D.C. and Maryland if not already admitted.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range is $100,000-$115,000 yearly determined on experience and proven ability. The compensation package includes a 401(k) with match, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 37.5 hours per week with flex-start and end times.

To arrange a confidential interview, send a Resume by responding to this ad or contact

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