State of Iowa - Executive Branch · 4 hours ago
Legal Counsel
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expThe State of Iowa - Executive Branch is seeking a Legal Counsel to join the Iowa Insurance Division's Company Regulation Bureau. The role involves researching legal statutes, performing legal reviews, and ensuring compliance with Iowa insurance laws and regulations.
CommunitiesOffice AdministrationPublic SafetyResidential
No H1B
Responsibilities
Research statutes, legal opinions, policies, regulations, legal texts; drafts letters, memos, and opinions
Perform legal review and analysis and make recommendations of regulatory filings, including prior notice of transactions pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 521A, made by insurers regarding compliance with Iowa law and Accounting Practices
Review articles of incorporation and by laws of Iowa domiciled insurers to determine compliance with Iowa statutes and regulations; work with the Secretary of State’s Office and companies to appropriately file them
Respond to requests for information on requirements of insurance laws and regulations and statutory accounting principles
Coordinate public records requests involving Company Regulation data
Collaborate with subject matter experts and other Bureaus within the Insurance Division to gain additional insight into complex or unusual topics
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in insurance, accounting, actuarial science, risk management, finance, or business, and experience equal to three years of full-time work in insurance industry examination, financial analysis, quality assurance, enterprise risk management, or corporate governance
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a law degree, and possession of a license to practice law in Iowa
A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in insurance, degree in insurance, accounting, actuarial science, risk management, finance, or business equals one year of full-time experience in insurance industry examination, financial analysis, quality assurance, enterprise risk management, or corporate governance
A total of three years of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in business, law, actuarial science, computer science, or pharmaceutical science equals one year of full-time experience
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as an Insurance Examiner 2
Preferred
An ideal candidate will have an accounting or financial background and experience with representing government agencies
A strong legal foundation
Attention to detail
Ability to meet critical timeframes
Intellectual and conceptual ability to think critically in order to make decisions, which includes measuring, calculating, reasoning, analyzing, prioritizing and synthesizing data
Maintain effective, respectful working relationships with regulated entities and individuals, trade associations, and legislators
Complete multiple tasks accurately and within assigned periods
Ability to document adequate notes to record actions and the information gathered to document work performed
Proficient in use of personal computers, peripheral equipment and various software packages, including Google Workspace and the Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work both independently and with a team
Benefits
Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Vacation and Sick Leave
Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
Hybrid Telework opportunities
Company
State of Iowa - Executive Branch
If you’re looking for a work life of accomplishment, reward, and opportunity, you’ll discover Iowa State Government is just the place where there’s a rich and diverse population; where community, culture and differences matter; where exceptional work ethic, values and peace of mind all come together! The more you know about the State of Iowa, the more you’ll know it’s the right fit for you! There are 16 agencies in state government providing services to Iowans requiring specialized talent in agriculture, corrections, economic development, education, human services, natural resources, public health, public safety, revenue, transportation, veterans’ services and more.
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