Associate General Counsel, Higher Ed Transactions

McPhail Sanchez, LLC; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 166,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Group life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Medical insurance

Flexible benefits

Dental insurance

Job summary

Arizona State University seeks an Associate General Counsel to provide high-level legal services to the ASU Office of General Counsel in Tempe. The role involves advising on complex transactional matters, drafting and negotiating agreements, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and ABOR policies.

Reporting to senior leadership, the attorney will manage multiple matters, collaborate with outside counsel, and support educational programs for administrators, faculty, and staff.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and six years of relevant experience in higher education, complex transactions, or public finance.
• Equivalent combination of experience or training.
• Strong communication, drafting, and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and review university agreements and transactional documents.
• Provide legal opinions and advice to administrative offices and academic units.
• Advise on regulatory compliance and analyze federal/state law and policies.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Clear communication

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Arizona State University seeks an Associate General Counsel to provide high-level legal services to the ASU Office of General Counsel in Tempe. The role involves advising on complex transactional matters, drafting and negotiating agreements, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and ABOR policies.

Reporting to senior leadership, the attorney will manage multiple matters, collaborate with outside counsel, and support educational programs for administrators, faculty, and staff.