Associate General Counsel
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Salary$184k
LocationCampus: Tempe
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience6+ yrs
DepartmentLegal
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 30, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Juris Doctor degree
Six years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field
Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
Ability to work collegially, professionally, and in a tactful manner with University stakeholders
Provide clear and effective communication on legal matters
Drafts, negotiates, and reviews agreements and other legal documents
Provides legal counsel and prepares legal opinions and advice
Advises on regulatory compliance with federal and state laws
Represents ASU in negotiations, administrative proceedings, and legal disputes
Researches and analyzes a wide variety of laws, regulations, legislation, legislative history and policies
Assists in development and presents a variety of preventive law programs for the University
Collaborates with outside legal counsel on specialized matters as needed
Represents the Office of General Counsel at meetings and conferences
Maintains effective working relationships with appropriate regulatory, legislative and other legal resources
Job Profile:
Legal Specialist 4
Job Family:
Legal
Time Type:
Full time
Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
Minimum Qualifications:
Juris Doctor degree and six (6) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Job Profile Summary:
Provides legal representation, advice and counsel to the institutional community on complex legal matters to prevent or minimize impact of legal risks involving the institution and its affiliates.
Job Description:
Salary Rate: $184,480 per year
The Associate General Counsel is responsible for providing a high level of professional legal service by representing and advising the Arizona Board of Regents and Arizona State University on a broad range of legal matters in the higher education sector.
This position is within the ASU Office of General Counsel (OGC) transactional practice group, which concentrates on a variety of complex transactional matters including complex commercial transactions, business formation and structures, global and national operations, finance, including public finance and other legal matters. The group provides legal advice and counsel on state and federal laws, applicable regulations, and Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) and ASU policies impacting the university; assists with the development of educational training programs for administrators, faculty, and staff; manages a significant and varied workload including working on multiple unrelated matters concurrently and completing complex projects both independently and with minimal direction; utilizes excellent judgment and discretion as well as exceptional integrity and research and communication skills. In performing these duties, the individual will provide legal advice utilizing discretion and professionalism, and in compliance with the highest ethical standards applicable to attorneys serving public institutions.
This position interacts regularly with senior level administration and with state, local, and federal regulatory offices. Assignments will be based on university needs, candidate experience, and office workload.
About the company
For more information about the Office of General Counsel visit our web site at www.asu.edu/counsel.
Essential Duties
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Ability to work collegially, professionally, and in a tactful manner with University stakeholders, including providing clear and effective communication on legal matters.
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Drafts, negotiates, and reviews agreements and other legal documents relating to the work of the transactional group for various University offices and departments.
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Provides legal counsel and prepares legal opinions and advice for administrative offices and academic units based on an analysis of applicable federal and state law and regulations, ABOR policies and University policies.
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Advises on regulatory compliance with federal and state laws, including those governing business transactions managed by the transactional group.
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Represents ASU in negotiations, administrative proceedings, and legal disputes.
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Researches and analyzes a wide variety of laws, regulations, legislation, legislative history and policies; studies proposed or existing legislation for implications to the University
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Assists in development and presents a variety of preventive law programs for the University.
•
Collaborates with outside legal counsel on specialized matters as needed.
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Represents the Office of General Counsel at meetings and conferences, as required.
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Maintains effective working relationships with appropriate regulatory, legislative and other legal resources.
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Assumes other duties as may be assigned.