Associate General Counsel

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.

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

401k plan with matching opportunities for professional development through our tuition assistance program 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