Vice President, Legal Affairs (Corporate Staff Attorney)

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At the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), we convene decision-makers, advocate for the retail industry, and promote operational excellence and innovation. Our aim is bold but simple: to elevate a dynamic industry by transforming the environment in which retailers operate.

We are a dynamic, collaborative, team-oriented trade association in Washington, DC. Our employees are passionate about customer service and supporting our members and each other, and we are adding to the team!

Job Overview:

The VP, Legal Affairs (Corporate Staff Attorney) will report to the Senior EVP & General Counsel and assist with carrying out the legal operations of the association. The position will be responsible for handling matters involving, among other things: general legal counseling, antitrust compliance, reviewing and drafting contracts, intellectual property and corporate governance programs for the Association.

At RILA, our culture is built to support those who are:

• Driven
• Curious
• Honest
• Compassionate
• Open-minded
• Patient
• Determined
• Accountable
• Kind
• Fun

That said, experience and skills matter because our members, partners, and team deserve the best, but we don't need you to be the best at everything because we do our best to fill each other's gaps.

A preview of position responsibilities:

• Review and negotiate, as necessary, all contracts to which RILA is a party, including outside vendors that render services to RILA (e.g., consultants and technology providers), sponsorship and hotel agreements, non-disclosure and other types of contracts and agreements;
• Continue to develop and maintain an in-house contract management system;
• Support legal work needed by other RILA functions, e.g., subpoena response, cease and desist, etc.
• Handle all antitrust work, including maintaining RILA’s antitrust compliance programs, review of member benchmarking surveys and survey reports, as well as antitrust issues related to membership;
• Staff training on select issues (eg, antitrust, harassment, contracts) with the assistance of outside counsel where appropriate, but managing the process, and the cadence of the training;
• Partner with VP, Administration on employment-related matters, such as handbook development, staff adjustments, and other employee-related legal matters;
• Maintain all state filings for RILA, including foreign corporation filings, annual entity filing, etc.
• Maintain and update website policies, such as privacy and terms of use;
• Manage RILA’s IP portfolio;
• Assist with PAC compliance and reporting, as needed;
• Other legal issues that arise from time-to-time.

What you will get from us:

At RILA, you will find humans, real people. We do our best to learn and grow each day, driven by a passion for building leaders and cultivating an inclusive and collaborative culture. We promise that the work you do will matter and will have an impact on the vast retail industry and the communities our retailers serve. You will have an opportunity to grow professionally and develop new skills and we will challenge and support you in your professional journey. Consider becoming part of the RILA team - check out some RILA reviews here!

Education & Requirements:

• J.D. degree and license to practice as an attorney under the laws of any state (DC, preferred) as an active member of the bar in good standing.
• Four to six years of experience in a range of corporate legal areas relevant to trade association practice, such as contracts, antitrust, PAC compliance, employment matters, website policies (eg, terms of use, privacy policy).
• Excellent legal analytical, organizational and writing skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) required
• Experience with project management software (such as Asana/Teams) and database (such as Salesforce) preferred.
• Candidate must be located within the DC Metropolitan area or willing to relocate.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $125,000 starting annual salary.
• Flexible and hybrid office environment (3 days in office).
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage (FSA/HSA options available).
• Employer-sponsored Life Insurance, STD, and LTD Coverage.
• 401(K)/Roth 401(K) Retirement Plan with employer match.
• Mental Wellness Health Reimbursement Arrangement.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off + 12 Federal holiday closures.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Team outings/gatherings.
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RILA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Application Instructions

To be considered, please provide a resume and a cover letter to include the reason for your interest in the position and some fun facts about you! SUBMIT YOUR DOCS THROUGH OUR RECRUITING PORTAL HERE: https://secure.builtapp.com/rila/jobs/4ce098d5