- Serve as legal counsel for IFA boards and committees, including the Iowa Finance Authority Board.
- Advise staff, the Director, board/committee administrators, and members on program laws, rules, and board administration.
- Draft, review, revise, and negotiate contracts for Bonds, Finance, and Accounting Teams.
- Engage with accountants and other professionals to detail terms and obligations.
- Handle interagency and intergovernmental contracts with IEDA, IRS, HUD, and other state and federal agencies.
- Prepare verbiage, contracts, and other documentation related to multifamily loan documents, grant agreements, and more.
- Enact rules as required by recently enacted legislation.
- Update existing IFA rules to remain compliant with Iowa Code and federal program requirements.
- Conduct review of administrative rules.
- Respond to requests for records, including clarification and confidentiality assessments under Iowa or federal law.
- Research laws, legal opinions, policies, regulations, and cases related to housing agencies and bonding programs in the United States.
- Examine formal filings for legal sufficiency and full disclosure as required by statutes, rules, and regulations.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Familiarity with state and federal regulations.
- Insurance - Health, Dental, Life and Long-Term Disability
- IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
- Leave - Sick, Vacation, Family and Military Leave
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 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.
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Legal Counsel - Des Moines, United States - State of Iowa
Description
Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Legal Counsel to join our team.As Legal Counsel, you will play a crucial role in ensuring legal compliance, providing expert advice, and supporting the agency's mission.
If you are passionate about law, have a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.
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 homes or find rental homes 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.
Duties:
Legal Advisor:
Contract Drafting and Negotiation:
Rules Counsel:
Records Management:
Legal Research:
Formal Filings:
Join us in making a positive impact on Iowa's communities Apply today and be part of our mission to promote affordable housing and economic development across the state.
IFA's Core Values:
INNOVATIVE - We inspire people with our ideas, turn those ideas into reality and know how to replicate success.
MISSION ORIENTED - We keep a constant focus on the Iowans our programs benefit.
PURPOSEFUL - We nurture a culture of outstanding work, collaboration and diligence
ACCOUNTABLE - We accept responsibility, are trustworthy in our commitments, respectful to one another, and transparent in our actions.
CUSTOMER SERVICE FOCUS - We are courteous, responsive and respectful and serve as a reliable resource for our clients and constituents.
THOUGHT LEADERS - We are imaginative visionaries who find creative ways to reveal opportunities and leverage data to help drive decisions.
The Legal Counsel position is a non-merit, contract covered position that is classified by the State of Iowa as an Attorney 2.
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:
New to the area or looking to relocate to Iowa? Visit This is Iowa 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.
Possession of a law degree from an accredited institutionApplicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
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.
