Community Association Attorney

Community Association Attorney 
Location: Fairfax County, VA 22102
Work Model:Primarily in-office with flexibility once established

gpac is conducting a confidential search on behalf of our partner, a well-established and highly respected regional law firm, seeking a Community Association Attorney with 2–4 years of experience to join its expanding practice.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who enjoys client-facing work, practical problem-solving, and building long-term relationships with community leaders and property managers. The practice represents a wide range of condominium and homeowners associations and provides attorneys with consistent client interaction and meaningful responsibility early in their careers.

The Opportunity

The attorney in this role will work closely with condominium and homeowners association boards, property managers, and community stakeholders, providing strategic legal guidance on governance, compliance, and dispute resolution. Attorneys in this group are trusted advisors to their clients and often become long-term partners to the communities they serve.

This role offers the chance to develop strong client relationships, gain hands-on experience, and grow within a well-established practice area that continues to expand throughout the region.

Responsibilities

• Advise condominium and homeowners association boards on governance and operational matters

• Draft, review, and interpret governing documents including declarations, bylaws, and rules and regulations

• Handle covenant enforcement matters and collections issues

• Provide legal guidance on compliance with state statutes and community regulations

• Attend board meetings, annual meetings, and client consultations

• Collaborate with attorneys across related practice areas including litigation and real estate

• Assist with amendments to governing documents and provide strategic guidance on community policy matters

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in community association, real estate, or related legal practice

• Active license to practice law in Virginia
  

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills

• Excellent communication and client service abilities

• Comfort working directly with boards, managers, and community stakeholders

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary commensurate with experience

• Discretionary bonus structure

• 1700 billable hour target

• Comprehensive benefits package including insurance, retirement plan, and professional development support

• Long-term growth and partnership potential

Why This Firm

Attorneys at this firm benefit from the supportive culture of a respected mid-sized firm combined with the ability to take on meaningful responsibility and develop strong client relationships. The firm is known for its collaborative environment, strong reputation in the region, and commitment to developing attorneys who want to build lasting careers.

Associates are given the opportunity to work directly with experienced attorneys and clients, allowing them to develop both legal and business skills while gaining exposure to complex and evolving issues in community association law.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work within the USA and licensed to practice law in the state of VA.

To be considered, please apply with a resume. For questions or to discuss other Public Accounting positions, contact Cate Chapman with Gpac at catherine.chapman@gogpac.com or call/text at 781-209-5894

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.