Deputy General Counsel
State of Iowa See More Job Openings by This Employer
- Full Time
- $107,827.20 - $153,420.80/year
- Des Moines - 50315 - Polk County, IA
- Job Description
If you are an attorney seeking to join a collaborative work environment that values innovation, accountability, and service to the people of Iowa, we invite you to join the Iowa Economic Development Authority | Iowa Finance Authority as our Deputy Legal Counsel.
About Us:
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) collaborate to make Iowa the choice for people to call home and for businesses to flourish. IEDA supports business and community growth through various state and federal programs, helping startups, rural communities, and disaster recovery efforts. IFA focuses on improving Iowans' lives by offering programs for affordable housing, community development, and water quality, and assisting first-time homebuyers. Collectively, through our programs and efforts, IEDA|IFA creates opportunities for Iowans, communities, and businesses to thrive.
About this Opportunity:
As Deputy Legal Counsel, you will help lead the legal operations of IEDA and IFA, supporting the Chief Legal Counsel’s strategic direction. You’ll manage the Legal team’s workload, guide internal policy development, and provide legal advice on program compliance, contract negotiations, and open meetings law.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leadership: Serve as the Deputy Legal Counsel, collaborating with Chief Legal Counsel to meet established performance goals and targets for the team. In coordination with the Chief Legal Counsel, manage the allocation of legal work among team members. Evaluate the work of the legal team and serve as technical expert in legal projects and open records.
- Legislation & Policy: Work closely with legislative stakeholders to draft and review rules, regulations, policies, and Iowa Code impacting IEDA and IFA.
- Program Counsel: Provide counsel to program leaders regarding program design and procedure. Advise staff and stakeholders to ensure program compliance with relevant laws, rules, and regulations. Draft, review, and negotiate agreements.
- Open Records: Serve as the Open Records Officer and Records Retention Officer. Serve as subject matter expert on open records law, confidential treatment of records, and records retention and destruction. Collaborates with staff and Communications Team to respond to media inquiries.
Ideal candidates will have:
- Extensive legal practice experience, including program compliance and legislation drafting.
- Strong ability to comprehend the needs of stakeholders and provide sound legal advice.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to lead a team.
- Dedication to uphold our Core Values:
Accountability in Action - We take pride in our work and results.Innovate Together - We thrive on solving challenges through dynamic collaboration with our teams and partners.Mission Driven - We place Iowans at the heart of everything we do.
To Apply: Submit an application, cover letter and résumé at jobs.iowa.gov by the position closing date.
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As an employee of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, you are a State of Iowa employee, and you are eligible to enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:- Paid Time Off: Enjoy vacation with accruals that rollover on a yearly basis, sick leave with no limits on accrual and 9 paid holidays per year.
- Great Benefits: Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options.
- Retirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.
- Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).
- Life Insurance: Free Life Insurance.
- Support: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs.
To learn more about benefits available to State of Iowa employees visit the benefits web page.
The Deputy Legal Counsel position is a non-merit, non-contract position that is classified by the State of Iowa as an Attorney 3 and is exempt per FLSA regulations.
The Iowa Economic Development Authority is an EEO/AA Employer
Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.- Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited law school and the equivalent of five years of full-time successful and responsible experience in the practice of law;
OR
the equivalent of three years of full-time experience in the practice of law in the employing agency shall be considered as qualifying experience.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.- Additional Qualification Requirements
Positions in this class require admission to the Iowa State Bar.
- $107,827.20 - $153,420.80/year
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