Director of Governance, Risk and Compliance

Director of Governance, Risk & Compliance / Staff Attorney

New Mexico Association of REALTORS® (NMAR)
Santa Fe, New Mexico | Full-Time | In-Person

The New Mexico Association of REALTORS® (NMAR) is seeking an experienced attorney and strategic leader to serve as our next Director of Governance, Risk & Compliance / Staff Attorney. This is a unique opportunity for a legal professional who wants to move beyond traditional practice and make a meaningful impact on one of New Mexico's largest professional trade associations.

The New Mexico Association of REALTORS® is the statewide trade association representing REALTOR® members throughout New Mexico. Our mission is to support real estate professionals through advocacy, education, risk management resources, professional standards administration, and industry leadership.

In this highly visible leadership role, you will serve as NMAR's primary staff attorney and trusted advisor on governance, professional standards, risk management, compliance, and member legal services. You will work closely with association leadership, volunteer committees, local REALTOR® organizations, and industry stakeholders to help guide policy, reduce risk, and support more than 8,000 REALTOR® members across the state.

If you enjoy solving complex legal and business challenges, educating professionals, influencing policy, and helping organizations operate at their highest level, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do

As Director of Governance, Risk & Compliance, you will:

Lead administration of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and professional standards processes.
Manage ethics complaints, arbitration matters, ombudsman services, and mediation programs.
Oversee the NMAR Legal Hotline and provide legal guidance to members on real estate and risk management issues.
Direct the development, review, and implementation of NMAR's industry-leading forms program.
Support governance committees, board initiatives, bylaw reviews, and policy development.
Develop and deliver legal, ethics, compliance, and risk management training programs.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting the real estate industry.
Collaborate with the General Counsel and executive leadership to identify and mitigate organizational risks.
Serve as a trusted resource to local REALTOR® associations throughout New Mexico.
What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Licensed and in good standing with the New Mexico State Bar.
Three or more years of progressive legal experience.
Strong legal research, writing, presentation, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Preferred Experience

Real estate law.
Regulatory compliance.
Risk management.
Administrative proceedings.
Nonprofit or association governance.
Professional standards administration.
Forms drafting and review.
Committee or board support.
Project and people leadership.
Why Join NMAR?

This position offers a rare opportunity to combine legal expertise, leadership, education, governance, and public policy in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.

At NMAR, you'll have the opportunity to:

Influence the future of New Mexico's real estate industry.
Work alongside respected legal, business, and industry leaders.
Develop innovative risk management and compliance programs.
Present and educate professionals throughout the state.
Build expertise across governance, ethics, regulatory compliance, and association management.
Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $120,000-$140,000

NMAR offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits program, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Statewide leadership exposure
Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel
Apply Today

If you're ready to leverage your legal expertise in a dynamic leadership role that impacts an entire industry, we invite you to apply.

Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Position: Full-Time, In-Person
Department: Risk Management

The NEW MEXICO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.