State of Iowa
Legal Counsel
State of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319
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.
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) is searching for an outstanding, motivated professional to join our team as Legal Counsel.
The Legal Counsel advises the Director and members of the Senior Executive Team shared with IFA’s sister agency, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA); IFA staff; board/committee administrators; and board/committee members regarding IFA’s programs, laws and rules affecting IFA and board administration. The Legal Counsel is involved in high level decision making regarding State and Federal programs and drafts and negotiates contracts and agreements, including interagency and intergovernmental contracts, and other documents. The Legal Counsel will be a member of the IEDA | IFA Legal and Policy Team and may also provide legal services related to IEDA programs. The Legal Counsel may serve as legal counsel for IFA boards and committees, including the Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors, and collaborate with IFA’s and IEDA’s Legislative Liaisons regarding laws, legislative proposals, and rules affecting the agencies and their programs.
About the Iowa Finance Authority:The Iowa Finance Authority was created in 1975 to advance affordable housing opportunities for Iowans. Since that time, we’ve helped thousands of Iowans purchase their first home or find a rental home in which their families can thrive. The Iowa Finance Authority has grown to provide a wealth of resources for Iowans, including low-cost water quality financing for communities, assistance for beginning farmers to establish their farming operations, homelessness assistance for Iowans in need and residential and commercial title protection.
…And we’re just getting started. Are you the perfect candidate to help us assist even more Iowans?
Duties:Programs legal support:
Drafts and reviews documents, including contracts, for justification, accuracy and completeness.Answers questions relating to policy and administrative actions relating to the agency’s programs.Collaborates with and communicates with internal and external stakeholders regarding implementing IEDA and IFA programs and the agencies’ statutory and regulatory duties.Drafts and reviews the agency's contracts with state and federal agencies detailing the terms of the applicable agreement/program and the respective obligations of each party involved.Drafts/reviews language, contracts and other documentation for the agency's various programs (for example, multifamily loan documents, grant documents, etc.).
General Legal Duties:
Reviews documents for the Iowa Finance Authority, the Director, and IFA staff.Drafts and reviews agency forms, contracts, and other legal documents.Researches laws, legal opinions, policies, regulations and cases.Examines formal filings for legal sufficiency and full disclosure required by statutes, rules and regulations.Prepares correspondence relating to a variety of issues, including but not limited to, the preparation of opinions, legislative reports, briefs, other legal issues or documents.
Ideal candidates will exemplify our core values and have experience in:
Negotiating, drafting and reviewing contractsState and Federal grant and loan programsAdvising multiple levels of organizations regarding complex legal issues
IFA 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.
The Legal Counsel position is a non-merit, contract covered position that is classified by the State of Iowa as an Attorney 2. This position is exempt (salaried) per FLSA regulations.
As an employee of the Iowa Finance Authority, you are a State of Iowa employee and eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following and more:Insurance – Health, Dental, Life and Long-Term DisabilityIPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)Leave – Sick, Vacation, Family and Military LeaveHealth and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
To learn more about benefits available to State of Iowa employees visit the
benefits
web page.
New to the area or looking to relocate to Iowa? Visit
ThisIsIowa.com
to see how Iowa offers something for everyone- competitively low cost of living, bustling cities and neighborhoods, access to
entertainment , opportunities for career growth and unrivaled access to
outdoor adventures .
Applicant must pass a comprehensive background check before an offer for employment will be extended.
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 .
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:Graduation from an accredited school of law, and experience equal to two years of full-time work in the practice of law; not including experience as a law clerk.Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work with the employing agency in the practice of law; not including experience as a law clerk.
For additional information, please click on this
link to view the job description.
Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, employees in this class may be required to be admitted to the Iowa State Bar if required at the time of appointment.
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Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) is searching for an outstanding, motivated professional to join our team as Legal Counsel.
The Legal Counsel advises the Director and members of the Senior Executive Team shared with IFA’s sister agency, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA); IFA staff; board/committee administrators; and board/committee members regarding IFA’s programs, laws and rules affecting IFA and board administration. The Legal Counsel is involved in high level decision making regarding State and Federal programs and drafts and negotiates contracts and agreements, including interagency and intergovernmental contracts, and other documents. The Legal Counsel will be a member of the IEDA | IFA Legal and Policy Team and may also provide legal services related to IEDA programs. The Legal Counsel may serve as legal counsel for IFA boards and committees, including the Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors, and collaborate with IFA’s and IEDA’s Legislative Liaisons regarding laws, legislative proposals, and rules affecting the agencies and their programs.
About the Iowa Finance Authority:The Iowa Finance Authority was created in 1975 to advance affordable housing opportunities for Iowans. Since that time, we’ve helped thousands of Iowans purchase their first home or find a rental home in which their families can thrive. The Iowa Finance Authority has grown to provide a wealth of resources for Iowans, including low-cost water quality financing for communities, assistance for beginning farmers to establish their farming operations, homelessness assistance for Iowans in need and residential and commercial title protection.
…And we’re just getting started. Are you the perfect candidate to help us assist even more Iowans?
Duties:Programs legal support:
Drafts and reviews documents, including contracts, for justification, accuracy and completeness.Answers questions relating to policy and administrative actions relating to the agency’s programs.Collaborates with and communicates with internal and external stakeholders regarding implementing IEDA and IFA programs and the agencies’ statutory and regulatory duties.Drafts and reviews the agency's contracts with state and federal agencies detailing the terms of the applicable agreement/program and the respective obligations of each party involved.Drafts/reviews language, contracts and other documentation for the agency's various programs (for example, multifamily loan documents, grant documents, etc.).
General Legal Duties:
Reviews documents for the Iowa Finance Authority, the Director, and IFA staff.Drafts and reviews agency forms, contracts, and other legal documents.Researches laws, legal opinions, policies, regulations and cases.Examines formal filings for legal sufficiency and full disclosure required by statutes, rules and regulations.Prepares correspondence relating to a variety of issues, including but not limited to, the preparation of opinions, legislative reports, briefs, other legal issues or documents.
Ideal candidates will exemplify our core values and have experience in:
Negotiating, drafting and reviewing contractsState and Federal grant and loan programsAdvising multiple levels of organizations regarding complex legal issues
IFA 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.
The Legal Counsel position is a non-merit, contract covered position that is classified by the State of Iowa as an Attorney 2. This position is exempt (salaried) per FLSA regulations.
As an employee of the Iowa Finance Authority, you are a State of Iowa employee and eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following and more:Insurance – Health, Dental, Life and Long-Term DisabilityIPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)Leave – Sick, Vacation, Family and Military LeaveHealth and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
To learn more about benefits available to State of Iowa employees visit the
benefits
web page.
New to the area or looking to relocate to Iowa? Visit
ThisIsIowa.com
to see how Iowa offers something for everyone- competitively low cost of living, bustling cities and neighborhoods, access to
entertainment , opportunities for career growth and unrivaled access to
outdoor adventures .
Applicant must pass a comprehensive background check before an offer for employment will be extended.
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 .
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:Graduation from an accredited school of law, and experience equal to two years of full-time work in the practice of law; not including experience as a law clerk.Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work with the employing agency in the practice of law; not including experience as a law clerk.
For additional information, please click on this
link to view the job description.
Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, employees in this class may be required to be admitted to the Iowa State Bar if required at the time of appointment.
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