Legal Counsel - Agriculture Law and Taxation

Position Title:

Legal Counsel - Agriculture Law and Taxation

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited school and 2 years of related experience. Licensed to practice law in the State of Iowa.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience advising agricultural clients in agricultural law taxation business entity or estate / transition planning matters.

Demonstrated experience with legal research and writing.

CPA LLM or M.S. or B.S. in accounting taxation agricultural economics or

related field.

Teaching experience

Job Description:

The Center for Agricultural Law & Taxation (CALT) at Iowa State University is seeking a skilled attorney to join our team in supporting the agricultural community through education and outreach in the areas of agricultural law taxation business entities and estate and transition planning. This role involves creating and delivering practical research-based legal resources and programming for agricultural producers and their advisors.

Position Responsibilities:

• Research develop and write educational materials focused on agricultural law taxation business structures and estate/transition planning. These materials will be used in print publications online resources webinars and seminar presentations.

• Present legal education and training through workshops webinars and conferences to a broad range of stakeholders including producers attorneys tax professionals and other agricultural advisors.

• Analyze and interpret federal and state laws regulations and legal developments affecting agriculture.

• Collaborate with CALT staff to evaluate the impact of legal and policy changes and ensure timely accurate information is shared with the agricultural community.

• Conduct legal research and review relevant legal documents to support educational and outreach efforts.

• Engage with partners including policymakers industry leaders and university collaborators to support CALTs mission of providing trusted objective legal education across the agricultural sector.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal research and writing abilities with a keen eye for detail and accuracy. This individual will also possess excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear practical guidance for agricultural producers and the professionals who support them. A passion for continuous learning and a desire to make a meaningful impact in the agricultural sector are essential.

If you are curious self-motivated and eager to learn this position offers a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge of agricultural law and taxationand even become a recognized expert in the field. Youll get paid to research write and teach about important legal issues that directly affect agricultural producers and the professionals who serve them. This is not a billable-hours job; theres no time tracking or punching a clock. Instead youll work with a supportive team and connect with a diverse engaged audience including farmers attorneys tax professionals and ag industry experts. The work is meaningful and will provide practical education that helps people drives positive change and makes a real difference in the agricultural community.

Although this is a term position we expect it to provide a long-term opportunity with a renewable term option.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

This posting will be open until filled. However to receive full consideration applications should be received by June 8th 2025.

Level Guidelines
Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
Applies broad working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex difficult and varied problems and issues
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
Provides guidance to students

Appointment Type:

Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

June 30 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS811

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.Why Choose ISUIowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date:

May 27 2025

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R17112