"Associate General Counsel"

Associate General Counsel

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Legal Affairs

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req23725

Department: Office of the General Counsel

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona seeks to fill an Associate General Counsel position in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) that will work in a diverse range of practice areas common to higher education institutions, including but not limited to student affairs, Title IX, FERPA, employment, and compliance. This position also will involve litigation strategy and oversight, and working with outside counsel and the Arizona Attorney General's Office.

The successful candidate also may have responsibilities in a diverse range of additional practice areas such as governance, public procurement, public records, privacy, student affairs, civil rights, research, accreditation, risk management, law enforcement, real estate, public finance, administrative law, threat assessment and student health and safety, hearings, policy and procedure development, and information technology matters.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Advise and represent University administrators on a variety of matters including: employment issues; student-related issues, policies, and procedures; employee and student conduct hearings; Title IX; constitutional and legislative matters; shared governance; administrative law matters; FERPA and public records; compliance; and crisis management.
• Work with other attorneys and the support team in the Office of the General Counsel, as well as University administrators, faculty, and staff, and interact with outside counsel, other governmental offices, University-affiliated organizations, and the Arizona Board of Regents.
• Foster relationships with University clients and outside counsel to support partnerships with the Office of the General Counsel.
• Represent the University of Arizona within Arizona and, as needed, outside the state. Responsibilities will involve travel within the state of Arizona and may involve travel outside the state.
• Engage in professional development to maintain and improve knowledge in legal practice and knowledge through professional development.
• Attend and participate in conferences and workshops as appropriate and as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exemplary interpersonal skills to effectively interact and maintain productive, cooperative, and mutually supportive working relationships with a wide range of individuals, departments, and constituents.
• Superior legal research abilities and analytical skills with an ability to identify and frame complex legal issues and convey advice clearly, effectively, and succinctly to a broad constituency.
• Commitment to respect and integrity.
• Intellectual acumen coupled with excellent emotional intelligence, exhibiting creative thinking and commitment to inspire confidence with all constituents.
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written, coupled with impeccable attention to detail and a strong ability to engage in active listening.
• Strong work ethic and demonstrated commitment to teamwork.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, complex, team-oriented environment, working efficiently and independently on multiple time-sensitive matters, and to prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work collegially, professionally, compassionately, and in a tactful manner with all individuals.
• Consistent and demonstrated professional, positive, and enthusiastic attitude and demeanor.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential matters with the highest degree of discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to demonstrate impeccable judgment in decision-making and advising, including adhering to the highest standards of confidentiality.
• Commitment to providing responsive, timely, and excellent legal services to clients.
• Leadership and strong organizational, planning, coordinating, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong technology fluency and capabilities.
• Keen understanding of crisis management and the role of legal counsel in circumstances where urgent safety, operational, or crisis situations may arise.

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in the State of Arizona, in good standing, or be eligible and admitted to practice law in the State of Arizona within one year of employment.
• A minimum of three years of substantial and progressively responsible legal experience practicing law.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of substantial and progressively responsible legal experience practicing law.
• Specific experience representing large research academic institutions, colleges, or universities.
• Litigation experience, including discovery, motion practice, and trial work.
• Experience and knowledge of Arizona laws, rules, and regulations, including public procurement, public records, and public employment in Arizona.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Legal Compliance

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade: 13