Attorney- General Counsel 1

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana seeks an Attorney-General Counsel 1 to serve as the chief legal advisor for the Louisiana Real Estate Commission and the Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board. This role provides authoritative guidance on regulatory matters and leads complex compliance and investigations.

The position functions as the agency’s legal director, advising leadership and boards, representing the agencies in hearings, and coordinating legislative relations.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Louisiana with six years of experience as an attorney.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to agency leadership and board on administrative, regulatory, and enforcement matters.
• Interpret and apply Louisiana Real Estate License Law and related regulations.
• Represent the Commission and Board in hearings, investigations, enforcement actions, and litigation.
• Draft and review legal documents, opinions, findings, contracts, and official correspondence.
• Attend meetings to provide legal counsel and ensure compliance with open meetings and public records laws.
• Support regulatory compliance, investigative functions, and legislative and governmental relations.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and state agencies as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Our mission is to serve and protect the public interest in real estate transactions and other real estate-related activities. We accomplish this by maintaining a tradition of open government; providing fair and equitable administration and enforcement of the Louisiana Real Estate License Law and Commission Rules and Regulations; and through the development of progressive education programs that promote knowledge, ethics, and advancement of the real estate industry.

About this Position:

The Commission seeks an Attorney-General Counsel 1 to serve as the chief legal advisor for both the Louisiana Real Estate Commission and the Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board, providing authoritative legal guidance on administrative, civil, and regulatory matters. Reporting to executive leadership, this position functions as the agency’s legal director and senior regulatory officer, advising leadership and board members, supporting enforcement actions, attending open meetings, interpreting and applying laws and regulations, overseeing complex compliance and investigative matters, coordinating legislative and governmental relations, and ensuring agency decisions are legally sound, transparent, and consistent with state and federal law.

In addition to serving as lead legal counsel, this position provides strategic oversight and supervision within the Regulatory Compliance and Investigative functions, guiding complex enforcement matters and supporting agency operations through policy development, legislative coordination, and government relations. The General Counsel represents the agencies before legislative bodies and collaborates with state partners to support effective regulation and consumer protection across Louisiana.

If you are an experienced legal professional who values public service, sound judgment, and regulatory integrity, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful statewide impact.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus six years of experience as a practicing attorney.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

As an Attorney-General Counsel 1, you will serve as the chief legal advisor for the Louisiana Real Estate Commission and the Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board. In this role, you will:

• Provide legal advice and guidance to agency leadership and board members on administrative, regulatory, and enforcement matters
• Interpret and apply the Louisiana Real Estate License Law, Commission Rules, and other applicable state and federal laws
• Represent the Commission and Board in hearings, investigations, enforcement actions, and litigation
• Draft and review legal documents, including legal opinions, findings, consent agreements, contracts, and official correspondence
• Attend Commission and Board meetings to provide legal counsel and ensure compliance with open meetings and public records laws
• Support regulatory compliance, investigative functions, and legislative and governmental relations activities
• Coordinate with outside counsel, state agencies, and other governmental partners as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience, but not to exceed $56.27/hr.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Tiffany Williams

Louisiana Real Estate Commission

225-925-1923

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