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The Associate General Counsel is responsible for providing a high level of professional legal service by representing and advising the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) and Arizona State University on a broad range of issues including real estate matters, business law, and other legal matters. This position will primarily support ASU's business activities, including those involving matters related to real estate and public-private partnerships. Provides advice relating to complex business transactions, real property law, state and federal laws, and ABOR and ASU policies impacting Arizona State University. Assists with the development of educational training programs for administrators, faculty, and staff. Interacts regularly with senior level administration and with state, local, and federal regulatory offices. Manages a significant and varied workload including working on multiple unrelated matters concurrently and completing complex projects both independently and with direction. Utilizes excellent judgment and discretion as well as exceptional integrity and research and communication skills.

• Prepares and reviews contracts, with emphasis on real estate contracts, and other legal documents for various University offices and departments
• 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
• Handles 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, and regulatory compliance matters
• Represents the Office of General Counsel at meetings and conferences, as required
• Researches and analyzes a wide variety of laws, regulations, legislation, legislative history and policies; studies proposed or existing legislation for implications to the University
• Maintains effective working relationships 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
• Assumes other duties as may be assigned

J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school and six (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 twelve (12) months of hire or qualify for and registered as in-house counsel in Arizona.

• Evidence of a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school and six (6) years of experience as a practicing attorney with a focus in real property and transactional law.
• Experience in the active practice of law which is current and continuous and with a focus in complex real property and transactional law, including demonstrated knowledge of public-private partnerships, acquisitions, leasing, easements, construction, development, and related matters, and related business issues (6 years).
• Experience working in a diverse and complex environment; structuring, negotiating, and drafting complex transactions and agreements relevant to a complex public research university as a licensed attorney with active practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge of a wide range of legal issues associated with a complex and entrepreneurial public university, and of applicable laws and regulations.
• Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Work is performed in a standard office environment subject to prolonged periods of sitting and operation of computer equipment requiring keyboarding.
• Travel to other offices at the Tempe campus and other ASU campuses is required.
• Some out-of-state and overnight travel is required.

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 90,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit www.asu.edu/tobaccofree

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.