Associate General Counsel

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Associate General Counsel
The candidate prepares legal opinions and provides advice for administrative offices and academic units based on an analysis of applicable federal and state law and regulations, Board of Regents policies and University policies. Prepares and reviews contracts and other legal documents for various University offices and departments. Handles or assists in the handling of university transactions, litigation and administrative proceedings relating to the attorney's primary practice area(s). Advises University boards, offices and committees on responsibilities and policies/procedures to be utilized. Assists in analyzing and advising on legal implication of policy decisions, contractual relations and regulatory compliance matters. Represents the Office of General Counsel at meetings and conferences, as required. Assumes other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Associate General Counsel. Researches and analyzes a wide variety of laws, regulations, legislation, legislative history and policies; studies proposed or existing legislation for implications to the University. Confers with outside legal counsel in areas of specialty law as necessary. Maintains effective working relationships with university administrators and with appropriate regulatory, legislative and other legal resources. Assists in development and presents a variety of preventive law programs for the University. Accepts service of process in appropriate circumstances; handles subpoenas and court orders. Must have J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school and 6+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, including experience in the primary practice area(s) designated by the Senior Vice President and General Counsel; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona within 12 months of hire or qualify for and registered as in-house counsel in Arizona. Current and continuous experience in the active practice of law with a focus in employment law and litigation and/or higher education law is desired. Experience in an in-house university environment, or as outside counsel devoting substantial attention to university clients in higher education law, particularly with student matters and/or employment issues. Experience in an in-house secondary school environment or as outside counsel representing secondary institutions, particularly with regard to faculty, staff, or student matters is desired.


Deadline: 26 June 2019.

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