Vice President & Associate General Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) seeks an experienced, strategic attorney to serve as its Vice President and Associate General Counsel. This role will join an existing legal team and drive critical legal functions while learning NADAs business operations and strategic direction to grow further into the association.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President & General Counsel, this role is ideal for an experienced attorney who thinks strategically and exercises sound judgement. This individual will provide legal advice, counsel, and representation across a wide range of legal matters important to the Association, including:

• Litigation and dispute resolution
• Contract review, drafting and negotiation
• Employment and employee benefits
• Antitrust
• Corporate governance and nonprofit law
• Privacy and data security
• Intellectual property
• Information technology and artificial intelligence

This is a full-time, on-site position in Tysons, VA, offering a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. The role requires up to 10% travel and in-office presence Monday–Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as deputy general counsel, providing legal advice and guidance to the Association and its related entities including with respect to compliance and risk management, corporate and nonprofit governance, antitrust, intellectual property, information technology, privacy and data security.
• Manage disputes and litigation in coordination with outside counsel.
• Review, draft and negotiate contracts.
• Conduct complex legal research and develop strategies for legal issues of importance to the Association.
• Provide advice and guidance on corporate and nonprofit governance matters, including Board and committee support, bylaws, and resolutions.
• Effectively consult with outside counsel regarding specialty issues.
• Coach, mentor and develop legal team members.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Must be an active member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar or eligible for Virginia State Bar corporate counsel registration.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience, including law firm, government, or in-house counsel roles.
• Demonstrated record of increasing responsibility and leadership.
• Gravitas and confidence to advise senior stakeholders, represent organizations externally, and effectively engage with executive leadership and Board members.
• Exceptional analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, including strong public speaking abilities.
• Ability to think strategically and tactically.
• Demonstrated excellent business judgement.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with ability to respond quickly and strong follow-through. Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Capable of leading a team and managing outside counsel and consultants.

If you are a strategic legal leader looking to make a meaningful impact and grow within the Association, we encourage you to apply.

To be considered, please submit your resume and cover letter.

The position will remain open until filled. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

NADA is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspective and lived experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and lactation), sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, family medical or genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.