Associate Attorney (Exempt)

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority; Fort Defiance (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Navajo Preference

Navajo Veteran Preference

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority is seeking an experienced attorney to provide legal guidance across contracts, leases and employment, and to draft policies and regulatory documents. You will review, research and present opinions on a wide range of issues and prepare litigation materials for tribal, state, or federal courts.

The role requires a JD from an accredited law school, bar admission in AZ/NM/UT or another state and the ability to obtain Navajo Nation Bar within one year, with at least

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in AZ, NM, UT or other state; ability to obtain AZ/NM/UT Bar and Navajo Nation Bar within 1 year.
• At least 5 years of legal practice experience in private, public or government sectors.
• Experience in utility law and Navajo Tribal law preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain required licensures.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on contracts, proposals, leases and employment.
• Research and prepare opinions on diverse legal issues and pleadings.
• Draft and review policies, regulations, bylaws and other legal documents.
• Draft and present litigation documents for tribal, state or federal courts.
• Negotiate contracts related to construction, power purchases, finance and joint ventures.
• Review contracts and legal documents; research issues and prepare memoranda.

Skills

Legal research

Contract negotiation

Policy drafting

Oral opinions

Litigation support

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an Accredited Law School

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Doctor of Jurisprudence from an Accredited Law School.
• Member of the Arizona, New Mexico or Utah State Bar Association or admitted to practice in another state bar.
• Ability to obtain an Arizona, New Mexico, or Utah State Bar and the Navajo Nation Bar within one year of employment.
• 5 years of experience in the practice of law for private, public or government.
• Utility law experience preferred.
• Navajo Tribal law experience preferred.
• Proof of State Bar and/or Navajo Nation Bar Licensure required with application materials. Please submit a letter of good standing dated within thirty (30) days of application submittal. (Documentation will be requested.)
• Valid Driver's License (subject to motor vehicle review).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

• Provides legal guidance and advice involving various areas of law, such as contracts, proposals, leases, and employment.
• Reviews, researches, interprets, and prepares both written and oral opinions on a wide variety of legal issues, pleadings, motions, discovery and stipulations.
• Drafts, reviews, and approves policies and procedures, regulations, bylaws, and other legal documents.
• Writes, develops and recommends company policy.
• Negotiates, prepares, and manages contracts related to construction projects, purchase power, finance, joint ventures and related utility service agreements.
• Reviews contracts, leases, and other legal documents; researches legal issues and recommends revisions as necessary. Researches legal questions, analysis problems and prepares memoranda and correspondence.
• Prepares and reviews contracts, agreements, leases, rights of way and similar documents in order to maintain the best legal interest of the Authority.
• Negotiates contracts, purchases and other agreements maintaining the best legal and financial interests of the Authority.
• Prepares and presents litigation documents for tribal, state, or federal court hearings and trials.
• Undertakes special legal and administrative projects at the discretion of General Manager and General Counsel.
• Prepares or assists with the preparation of scheduled and/or ad hoc statistical and narrative reports; performs information gathering and analysis and/or forecasting, as specifically directed.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by: conducting research; attending seminars, educational workshops, classes, and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; and conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Navajo Preference

Navajo Veteran Preference

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.