Assistant General Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Job Title : Assistant General Counsel

Location : West Des Moines, Iowa In-Office

Reports To : General Counsel / Chief Executive Officer

Department : Legal

Job Type : [Full-Time]

Position Summary :

The Assistant General Counsel serves as a key member of Iowa REALTORS legal and education teams.

They will support the General Counsel in overseeing the legal affairs of the organization. This role involves

managing and administering the REALTORS Ethics Professional Standards Program, supporting

Education Department initiatives, and helping ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities :

Administering REALTOR Professional Standards Program, including Grievance Committee

meetings, management of Professional Standards Membership, attendance at Professional Standards

hearings as Board Counsel, and oversight of Professional Standards issues or discipline.

Assisting Education Department in revamping and maintaining RESmarts education program.

Aiding Education Department in creating and sustaining REALTOR Education Course Curricula.

Teaching REALTOR Education Courses from time to time or as required.

Answering REALTOR questions presented via the Iowa REALTORS Legal Hotline.

Monitoring and interpreting new laws, regulations, and industry trends to ensure ongoing

compliance.

Representing the legal department in cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.

Supporting General Counsel and Chief Executive Officer decision-making where needed.

Qualifications :

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Excellent judgment, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to balance legal risk with practical business considerations.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in Real Estate and / or in-house environment.

Working Conditions :

In office, occasional work-from-home.