Risk Management Director jobs in Malden, MO

Missouri REALTORS® is seeking an in-house associate counsel to serve as the Director of Risk Management, to help deliver two of the membership benefits most utilized by REALTORS® across the state. Specific duties are outlined below, but first a bit about the association, who we’re looking for, and what’s in it for you.  

About the organization: Established in 1936, Missouri REALTORS® is now the largest trade association in the state, serving more than 25,000 real estate professionals through our advocacy, risk management, and member engagement programs. By joining the association, real estate licensees can call themselves REALTORS® and agree to subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics, which is supported by our professional standards program. REALTORS® also have access to a library of forms to help members ensure their clients’ transactions are done in compliance with Missouri real estate license law. You can learn more about these programs at missourirealtors.org. 

Who are we looking for: This position requires someone with a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school, who has been admitted to practice in Missouri. (Summer 2024 Missouri Bar candidates are also encouraged to apply.) They will have great attention to detail, the ability to follow procedures and stay on deadline, and can communicate professionally and consistently in person, over the phone, and in writing, with members and the public. (Please note, staff of Missouri REALTORS® cannot have an active real estate license, nor can they engage in real estate-related referrals or activities.) 

What’s in it for you: In addition to working on programs that have a direct impact on our members’ professional lives, you will work with an excellent team of staff and volunteer leaders. Missouri REALTORS® offers competitive wages — with the range for this position being $85,000-$100,000, based on the selected candidate’s experience — in addition to a benefits package that includes PTO and paid holidays, health and disability benefits, retirement savings plans, and more. We strive to provide a flexible work environment, whenever possible. This is an in-person position; however, telecommuting options may be available in the future, for an employee whose performance is suitable to such arrangements. 

With that in mind, here is an overview of the duties for this position: 

• Train and support contracted legal hotline attorneys and the Risk Management Coordinator. 

• Field and respond to calls from members regarding various topics involving real estate transactions, compliance with state and federal laws (including but not limited to license law and the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual). 

• Oversee and administer the Association’s statewide Professional Standards program in collaboration with the Vice President, Risk Management, and the Director, Forms and Professional Standards. 

• Compile responses, develop and maintain our online library of commonly asked questions and answers available to members in collaboration with the Director, Education. 

• Assist in administering the Association’s Legal Action Program. 

• As Staff Liaison to assigned committees and output groups, work with the respective chairs and vice chairs, and leadership to prepare meeting agendas and meeting materials, attend all meetings, take and distribute meeting minutes, participate and assist as needed. 

• In collaboration with the Director, Education, assist in development of classes and educational information, and serve as an instructor on forms and legal and risk management topics for the Association and local boards/associations, as requested. 

• Work with legal team and finance department to maintain financial records and monitor and ensure compliance with Risk Management program operating budgets. 

Position details: The Associate Counsel/Director, Risk Management is a full-time position, exempt from overtime, with regular work hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central Time, Monday through Friday. They will report to our General Counsel/Vice President, Risk Management, and will be based in our Columbia, MO, office. This position may be eligible for remote/hybrid work after an initial training/evaluation period. 

How to apply: If this sounds like the kind of work and organization that would be a great fit for you, please email your resume and cover letter to robert@morealtor.com. 

Missouri REALTORS® is an equal employment opportunity employer. We hire, train, promote, and compensate without regard for race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, marital or veteran status or citizenship, status as a victim of sexual or domestic violence or order of protection status, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.