Associate General Counsel

Company: Arizona State University
Location: Tempe
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Profile: Legal Specialist 4 Job Family: Legal Time Type: Full time Max Pay – Depends on experience: $184,480.11 USD Annual 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: Position Salary: $184,480.11 per year Job Description: 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. 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. For more information about the Office of General Counsel visit our web site at www.asu.edu/counsel . Essential Duties Drafts, negotiates, and reviews agreements and other legal documents relating to the work of the transactional group for various University offices and departments. 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. Advises on regulatory compliance with federal and state laws, including those governing business transactions managed by the transactional group. Represents ASU in negotiations, administrative proceedings, and legal disputes. Researches and analyzes a wide variety of laws, regulations, legislation, legislative history and policies; studies proposed or existing legislation for implications to the University 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, as required. Maintains effective working relationships with appropriate regulatory, legislative and other legal resources. Assumes other duties as may be assigned. Desired Qualifications 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 higher education, complex commercial transactions, business formation and structures, global and national operations, and/or public finance. Experience working in a diverse and complex, high volume environment. Experience in the active practice of law which is current and continuous and with a demonstrated ability to structure, negotiate, and draft complex agreements relevant to a complex and entrepreneurial public research university. Evidence of strong, effective verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of legal issues affecting large public research universities, including regulatory compliance, contractual relations, and policy development. Working Environment 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 or locations is required. Some out-of-state and overnight travel is required. Department Statement: The Office of General Counsel is located in the ASU Fulton Center, at 300 E. University Drive, Suite 335, Tempe, Arizona. Attorneys within the Office of General Counsel provide services at all ASU campuses and at multiple locations. For more information about the Office of General Counsel visit our web site at www.asu.edu/counsel. For information on admission to the state of Arizona bar, including the registration process that is available for in-house counsel and the process for admission on motion, please visit http://azcourts.gov/cld/AttorneyAdmissions.aspx . ASU offers competitive benefits to its eligible employees including vacation time, paid holidays, sick leave, self & dependents reduced tuition, retirement, group life insurance, long-term disability coverage, medical insurance programs, flexible benefits plan and dental insurance plans. To find out more about our benefits please go to http://www.asu.edu/hr/benefits/index.html . Driving Requirement: Driving is not required for this position. Location: Campus: Tempe Funding: No Federal Funding Instructions to Apply: Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub. Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on. https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$19516.htmld To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments: Cover letter Resume or CV Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name. Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered. Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact HR Talent Acquisition before the posting close date to request edits. Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience. Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete. ASU Statement: 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 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, 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 https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf . You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456. Relocation Assistance – For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources . Employment Verification Statement: ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Background Check Statement: ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check. Fingerprint Check Statement: This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

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