What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Attorney, Legal Affairs position at National Apartment Association?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
SUMMARY OF POSITION :
The Staff Attorney (Legal Affairs) is responsible for providing legal research, analysis, drafting support and other legal services to staff covering a wide array of legal matters that may arise in the multifamily industry. This position will also act as a liaison for the company in legal matters, and coordinate with outside counsel as needed. The staff attorney will help carry out many functions of the Legal Affairs department, including business support, contract review, document and policy review, committee participation, strategic advice and analysis to internal and external stakeholders, and legislative involvement, as required. The staff attorney will also support the legal and compliance aspects of NAA’s Click & Lease program and other legal and regulatory compliance products.
About the NAA Click & Lease Program
The National Apartment Association (NAA) Click & Lease program provides NAA members with the opportunity to use web-based software to create, edit, manage, and execute apartment leasing forms using the official NAA state leasing forms. The Lease program currently sells leasing forms which cover 49 states, D.C., Canada, and the U.K. Forms are developed, reviewed, and maintained by NAA staff with input from outside attorneys for each jurisdiction.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES :
Click & Lease Support :
- Assist in drafting and maintaining conventional and specialty lease forms for use in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.
- Review and approve the work of outside attorneys to ensure that the product remains legally viable for the jurisdiction in with it is provided
- Monitor and analyze legislation, case law and other jurisprudence (including executive orders, administrative regulations, agency regulations and policies, etc.) in order to assess the need to amend or modify the lease forms or provide analysis
- Respond to member inquiries related to the Click & Lease forms
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