Assistant General Counsel

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) seeks an experienced and pragmatic Assistant General Counsel to provide legal advice and support across a broad range of association matters. This position will serve as a key member of the legal team and advise internal clients on commercial contracts, corporate governance, privacy and data protection, compliance, risk management, and nonprofit operations.

The successful candidate will be a strategic problem solver who can independently manage complex legal matters, provide business-oriented advice, and work collaboratively with senior leadership, staff, members, and outside counsel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Contract Review, Negotiation, and Transactional Support

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide variety of contracts, including vendor agreements, software and technology agreements, event and meeting contracts, sponsorship agreements, consulting agreements, licensing agreements, and nondisclosure agreements.
• Support the administration and continuous improvement of NAHB's contract review and approval process.
• Assist in developing contract templates, playbooks, and internal guidance materials.
• Partner with business units to identify legal and operational risks and develop practical solutions.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on specialized transactional matters when necessary.

Corporate Governance and Association Operations

• Provide legal advice regarding NAHB's bylaws, governance policies, committee and council operations, and nonprofit corporate matters.
• Assist in preparing governance materials, resolutions, motions, policies, and board-related documents.
• Support the Corporate Secretary function, including governance recordkeeping and compliance with applicable nonprofit laws.
• Advise staff and leadership regarding fiduciary duties, conflicts of interest, governance best practices, and organizational risk management.

Privacy, Compliance, and Risk Management

• Advise on privacy, data protection, information governance, and cybersecurity-related legal issues.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of privacy policies, data governance practices, and compliance programs.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting trade associations, nonprofits, meetings, marketing activities, and member services.
• Conduct compliance reviews and risk assessments and recommend appropriate safeguards.

Legal Research and Advisory Services

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, presentations, and guidance on federal, state, and nonprofit legal issues.
• Analyze emerging legal developments and advise internal stakeholders on operational impacts.
• Support organizational initiatives involving governance, technology, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.
• Respond to legal questions from staff and assist with issue spotting and problem resolution.

Litigation and Outside Counsel Management

• Assist in managing litigation, disputes, investigations, and administrative matters.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders on legal strategy, document collection, and case management.

Qualifications

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing in at least one state bar; eligibility for admission in the District of Columbia preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible legal experience.
• Experience in commercial contracting and contract negotiation required.
• Experience with privacy, data protection, and regulatory compliance matters required.
• Experience advising nonprofit organizations, trade associations, corporations, or similarly complex organizations preferred.
• Experience supporting boards of directors, committees, or corporate governance functions preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of contract law, nonprofit law, corporate governance, privacy, compliance, and risk management.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and practically to non-lawyers.
• Strong judgment and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in sensitive matters.
• Collaborative approach and strong interpersonal skills for working with executives, volunteer leaders, members, and staff.
• Department heads and staff across the organization
• State and local home builders' associations
• Outside counsel, vendors, and business partners