In-House Staff Attorney: Contracts, Compliance & Governance

Wild Horse Pass; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Gila River Development (GRD) seeks a Staff Attorney in Chandler, AZ to provide comprehensive legal support across the organization, including contract review, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and strategic advice to senior management.

The role involves advising the GRD Board and General Manager, drafting and negotiating contracts, ensuring policy compliance, handling employment law matters, and coordinating with external counsel as needed.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona.
• 1–4 years of relevant legal experience (preferably mix of law firm and in-house).
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required for client meetings and events.
• Valid AZ driver's license with 39-month MVR report.
• Tribal operator driving permit at time of hire.
• Drug test satisfactory result; willing to maintain a drug-free workplace.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal support across GRD; contract review and negotiation; corporate governance; regulatory compliance; risk management; strategic legal advice to senior management; support to GRD legal team.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts and ensure compliance with laws and GRD policies.
• Advise on corporate governance matters and board-related activities; ensure governance standards are met.
• Monitor compliance with federal and tribal laws; stay updated on legal developments; mitigate legal risks; manage disputes with external counsel as needed.
• Develop and implement internal policies and procedures; identify training needs for staff on legal issues.
• Advise on employment law matters and manage employment-related disputes in partnership with HR; manage GRD’s IP portfolio.

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) degree

Job description

Gila River Development (GRD) seeks a Staff Attorney in Chandler, AZ to provide comprehensive legal support across the organization, including contract review, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and strategic advice to senior management.

The role involves advising the GRD Board and General Manager, drafting and negotiating contracts, ensuring policy compliance, handling employment law matters, and coordinating with external counsel as needed.