That should be Ok because it would be a highly relevant link from a respected site that isn't just there to manipulate Google but is there for directed focused traffic too.
The whole system is in a state of flux regarding links (isn't it always?) This link examines some of the latest theories on the subject of the paid link directories.
http://www.webpronews.com/insiderrep...irectory-links If the site isn't just there to provide links and the few links it does have are to other "quality" sites with related content then it should be ok, but you never know how things might change in a few months. It only takes a slight change in Google's algorithm to change the state of play.