Now Hiring - San Antonio Board of Realtors - Corporate Counsel in San Antonio, TX

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CORPORATE COUNSEL JOB SUMMARY: The Corporate Counsel leads strategic and tactical legal initiatives across the organization. They advise senior management on company strategies and their execution, oversee the legal department, and engage and manage outside counsel. Additionally, the Corporate Counsel plays a key role in complex business transactions, including the negotiation of high-value contracts. DEPARTMENT: Administration DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Advises the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and association staff on legal matters. * Draft, negotiate and review vendor contracts of the Board. * Serve as staff liaison to the Bylaws committee and consult on all changes to the Board's bylaws and policies. * Oversees leadership nominating processes for association. * Supports the functions of the Government Affairs Department including the political action committee. * Discuss, advise on, draft and present language and public policy on government affairs issues and matters as needed. * Train volunteer governance of the Board and relevant Board staff on parliamentary procedure and meeting management. * Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop policies and procedures that align with legal requirements. * Develop and deliver educational content for membership which may include formal and informal legal updates, MCE and mandatory legal and ethics updates, written articles for various SABOR publications, videos and podcasts. * Create new programs geared toward SABOR members educating them on legal hot topics and regulatory/statutory compliance. * Conduct office visits throughout SABOR membership as assigned informing them of SABOR member benefits and value while providing legal updates. * Attend and participate in state and national REALTOR meetings as assigned by the President/CEO. * Attend and participate in state and national industry related conferences and meetings as assigned by the President/CEO. * Be a resource for parliamentary procedure and any legal matters. * Participate with Association committees as requested to advise on legal matters or discuss possible legal programs to be implemented through the committee. * Write articles and/or film short educational videos for publication. * Responsible for operating within the approved annual budget and within the guidelines of the SABOR policies and bylaws. * Provide legal information to members on a case by case. * Other Duties as Assigned by the President/CEO. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES * None REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS * Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. * Admitted to practice law in Texas. * Minimum 5 years' relevant experience practicing law in areas of real estate, association management, labor and employment, contracts, public policy and government affairs. * Excellent writing skills - particularly for general audiences. * Experience with local, state, or national government. * Trade association/nonprofit experience preferred but not required. * Proven track record of developing relationships with stakeholders both internal and external. * Experience working with volunteers. * Comfortable with public speaking and the ability to condense complex ideas. * Customer centric mindset. * Energetic with acute attention to details. COMPETENCIES * Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce. * Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. * Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures. * Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. * Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals. * Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results * Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources. * Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. * Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail. * Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. * Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities. * Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. * Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT * Frequently required to stand. * Frequently required to walk. * Frequently required to sit. * Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity. * Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl. * Continually required to talk or hear. * While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. * The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus. * Additional remarks regarding work environment: Some travel to state and NAR meetings may be required. * Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Must have reliable transportation. Job Type: Full-time Ability to Commute: * San Antonio, TX 78230 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: * San Antonio, TX 78230: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person