Attorney- General Counsel 1

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

9h

About The Position

The Attorney-General Counsel 1 serves as chief legal advisor to the Louisiana Real Estate Commission and the Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board, providing authoritative guidance on administrative, civil, regulatory, and enforcement matters. Reporting to executive leadership, the role acts as the agencies’ legal director and senior regulatory officer, advising agency leadership and board members and helping ensure decisions are legally sound, transparent, and consistent with state and federal law.

The position also provides strategic oversight and supervision within Regulatory Compliance and Investigative functions, guides complex enforcement and compliance matters, and supports agency operations through policy development, legislative coordination, and governmental relations. The General Counsel represents the agencies before legislative bodies and works with state partners to support regulation and consumer protection across Louisiana.

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.
• Provide strategic oversight and supervision within Regulatory Compliance and Investigative functions, guiding complex enforcement matters.
• 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