Attorney- General Counsel 1

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

3d • Onsite

About The 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.

Requirements

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law
• Six years of experience as a practicing attorney

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed