Current jobs related to Legal Counsel - West Des Moines - The Ladders

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Des Moines, Iowa, United States MITTERA Full time

    Job Title: Assistant General CounselAt Mittera, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant General Counsel to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract law and be able to provide expert legal advice to our business units and functions.Key Responsibilities:Prepare high-quality contracts that reflect a...

  • Legal Counsel

    1 month ago

    West, United States Find Next Hire Full time

    Job Title: Legal AdvisorWe are seeking a highly skilled Legal Advisor to join our client Fly2Infinity. As a key member of the team, you will play a critical role in providing strategic legal advice and guidance to the organization.Key Responsibilities:Conduct thorough legal research and provide analysis of laws and regulations relevant to the organization's...

  • Corporate Counsel

    1 month ago

    Des Moines, United States ARAG North America Full time

    PurposeAre you an attorney with at least three years of litigation experience? Do you enjoy supporting the implementation of business strategy? Do you have a passion for serving as a trusted advisor? Do you excel at building relationships?ARAG is hiring a corporate counsel! This person will provide legal services as a practicing attorney on behalf of the...

  • Corporate Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Des Moines, Iowa, United States Turner Construction Company Full time

    Job Title: Corporate CounselTurner Construction Company is seeking a highly skilled Corporate Counsel to join our team. As a key member of our legal department, you will provide day-to-day counsel, guidance, and support related to contracts, construction law, and other legal matters for assigned Business Units and/or regions.Key Responsibilities:Provide...

  • Legislative Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Des Moines, Iowa, United States State of Iowa Full time

    Job Title: Legislative CounselJoin the State of Iowa as a Legislative Counsel, a key role in the Legislative Services Agency. As a member of our team, you will play a crucial part in shaping the state's laws and policies.Job SummaryThe Legislative Counsel will provide expert legal advice and support to the Iowa General Assembly, drafting legislative bills,...

  • Strategic Legal Advisor

    4 days ago

    Des Moines, Iowa, United States Enclos Full time

    Job Title: Corporate Counsel - EnclosJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Counsel to join our team at Enclos. As a key member of our legal department, you will play a critical role in providing strategic legal guidance to support the company's growth and success.Key Responsibilities:Direct and coordinate activities of...

  • Executive Assistant to General Counsel

    3 weeks ago

    Des Moines, Iowa, United States Versova Inc Full time

    Job Title: Executive Assistant to General CounselOur legal department at Versova Inc is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to our Internal General Counsel. This role is critical in facilitating the efficiency and effectiveness of our legal operations.Key Responsibilities:Manage the Internal General Counsel's calendar,...

  • Corporate Counsel

    3 months ago

    Des Moines, United States Turner Construction Company Full time

    Division: Headquarters Project Location(s): Omaha, NE 68101 USA Minimum Years Experience: 5 Travel Involved: Job Type: Regular Job Classification: Experienced Education: Law Degree Job Family: Construction Compensation: Salaried Exempt Position Description: Provide day to day counsel, guidance and support related to contracts/construction law and other...

  • Corporate Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Des Moines, Iowa, United States Palmer Group Full time

    Job OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled Corporate Counsel to join our team at Palmer Group. As a key member of our legal team, you will play a critical role in providing expert legal advice and support to our clients and stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:Manage and resolve complex litigation mattersProvide expert contract management services,...

  • General Counsel

    3 weeks ago

    Des Moines, Iowa, United States PSI Services Full time

    About PSI ServicesPSI Services is a leading provider of workforce solutions, leveraging technology and science to deliver exceptional test-taking experiences. Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve their dreams by providing trusted and reliable testing services.Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly qualified and experienced General Counsel to join our...

  • General Counsel

    3 weeks ago

    Des Moines, Iowa, United States PSI Services Full time

    About the RoleThe General Counsel is a critical leadership position at PSI Services, responsible for providing strategic legal guidance to the organization. This role requires a highly qualified and experienced legal expert who can manage the Legal and Compliance teams and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement...

  • Corporate Counsel

    2 months ago

    Des Moines, Iowa, United States Turner Construction Company Full time

    Job Title: Corporate CounselTurner Construction Company is seeking a highly skilled Corporate Counsel to join our team. As a key member of our legal department, you will provide day-to-day counsel, guidance, and support related to contracts, construction law, and other legal matters for assigned Business Units and/or regions.Key Responsibilities:Provide...

  • Corporate Counsel

    3 weeks ago

    Des Moines, Iowa, United States Turner Construction Company Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Corporate Counsel to join our team at Turner Construction Company. As a key member of our legal department, you will provide day-to-day counsel, guidance, and support related to contracts, construction law, and other legal matters for assigned business units and/or regions.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice...

  • Corporate Counsel

    5 days ago

    Des Moines, Iowa, United States Turner Construction Company Full time

    Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Corporate Counsel to join our team at Turner Construction Company. As a key member of our legal department, you will provide day-to-day counsel, guidance, and support related to contracts and construction law to assigned business units and regions. Key Responsibilities: Provide legal advice and risk assessments...

  • Corporate Counsel

    3 weeks ago

    Des Moines, Iowa, United States Turner Construction Company Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Corporate Counsel to join our team at Turner Construction Company. As a key member of our legal department, you will provide day-to-day counsel, guidance, and support related to contracts, construction law, and other legal matters for assigned business units and/or regions.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice...

  • Renewable Energy Legal Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Des Moines, Iowa, United States Berkshire Hathaway Energy Full time

    Renewable Energy Legal InternshipBHE Renewables is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented law student to join our legal department as a renewable energy legal intern. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the renewable energy industry and develop valuable skills in legal research, analysis, and...

  • Corporate Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Des Moines, Iowa, United States Palmer Group Full time

    Job OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled Corporate Counsel to join our team at Palmer Group. As a key member of our legal team, you will be responsible for managing and resolving litigation matters, providing support with claim resolutions, and advising on services and products.Key Responsibilities:Drafting, reviewing, and modifying contractsManaging...

  • Associate General Counsel III

    2 weeks ago

    Des Moines, Iowa, United States Edward Jones Full time

    Opportunity OverviewWe are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Senior Attorney to join our Employment Team as a key member of our Employee Benefits team. As a Senior Attorney, you will provide day-to-day benefits advice to senior executives, the human resources Division, and other business leaders, while partnering to achieve firm workforce objectives...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    1 month ago

    West Springfield, Massachusetts, United States FBSPL Full time

    Job Title: Associate AttorneyLocation: Springfield, MAJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Associate Attorney to join our team in Springfield, MA. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to providing exceptional legal representation and a passion for helping clients navigate complex legal matters.Key Responsibilities:Provide...

  • Employment Counsel

    5 days ago

    Des Plaines, Illinois, United States US Foods Full time

    Employment Counsel - RegionUS Foods is seeking an experienced Employment Counsel to provide guidance and support to our Region management teams on employment-related matters. As a key member of our legal team, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations, while also providing strategic advice on employment-related...

Legal Counsel

2 months ago

West Des Moines, United States The Ladders Full time
Director of Legal Affairs and Risk Management (Legal Counsel)

Reports directly to: Chief Executive Officer

NOTE: This job description does not constitute an employment agreement or contract in whole or in part and the association reserves the right to add, amend or delete any responsibility or relationship started herein at any time.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Director of Legal Affairs and Risk Management manages the Legal Affairs Program and provides legal guidance, briefings and updates on legal issues affecting the Association, its membership and real estate industry. The Director of Legal Affairs and Risk Management is involved in implementing legal and regulatory affairs strategies in furtherance of the REALTORS® mission statement, code of ethics, and strategic partnerships.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage, research, and maintain the legal hotline to offer legal guidance to real estate brokers.
• Manage, research, and develop legal updates, bulletins, and broker briefings for publishing to membership in collaboration with the Communications Department.
• Manage, research, and develop a legal library of advisory opinions and guidance on important issues affecting the membership and real estate industry.
• Monitor legal decisions and court rulings and draft summaries and advisory opinions of how these decisions affect the industry and membership.
• Work with staff in developing the Legal Affairs Program and implementing legal and regulatory affairs strategies.
• Work with the Government Affairs staff to develop and research public policy positions on issues and initiatives that affect membership, the real estate industry and/or current or prospective property owners in Iowa.
• Work with the Government Affairs staff in drafting legislation, monitoring and evaluating proposals, regulations and administrative decisions from agencies affecting real estate.
• Support the Professional Standards Administrator in the processing and administration of ethics complaints and arbitration and mediation requests (including public inquiries), hearings, appeals and procedural reviews in accordance with the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
• Develop information for members on important professional standards training for Professional Standards Committee members based on feedback and trends observed in professional standards cases.
• Revise and draft new standard forms, as approved by appropriate Forms Committee and Risk Management Committee, to ensure compliance with current laws and regulations.
• Oversee contractual agreements with and operations of standard forms vendors.
• Maintain up-to-date forms index, forms instruction and office policy manuals.
• Work with Professional Development Director in the creation of professional development or risk mitigation curriculum and teach on behalf of the IAR Education Department when called upon.
• Grow Legal Affairs Program to locate opportunities for Association to file friend of the court briefs in state circuit and appellate courts on important issues affecting the membership, Association and real estate industry.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following professional qualifications:

  • Law degree and admitted to practice in Iowa required.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in real estate, policy, appellate, regulatory and/or administrative law.
  • Strong written and oral communications skills.
  • A visible track record of project management skills.
  • Real estate background preferred.


BENEFITS:

Iowa REALTORS® offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a generous paid time off policy, Association paid health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K match, and more.

DISCLAIMER:
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Iowa REALTORS® is an equal opportunity employer.

ABOUT IOWA REALTORS®

Iowa REALTORS® is the voice for more than 8,000 REALTORS® across the state of Iowa. Representing all facets of the industry, the IAR is proud to serve as a resource of services and opportunities for its members. IAR champions and advocates for housing-related issues, including fair housing, housing affordability, housing accessibility and more. We believe that the dream of homeownership should be obtainable by all Iowans. REALTORS® provide their communities with support, resources and guidance on all aspects of housing.