Senior General Counsel, Higher Education Transactions

New Haven County Bar Association

Tempe (AZ)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 198,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time
Paid holidays
Sick leave
Tuition benefits
Retirement plan
Group life insurance
Long-term disability
Medical insurance
Flexible benefits plan
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, advising on a broad range of matters in higher education. The role emphasizes complex transactions, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with senior administration across ASU campuses.

The position requires a Juris Doctor and substantial experience in public finance, business formation, and national operations, with regular travel to Tempe and other ASU

Qualifications

  • J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school with six years of relevant practice.
  • Experience advising on higher education matters, complex transactions, and finance.
  • Strong written and oral communication, judgment, and integrity.

Responsibilities

  • Drafts, negotiates, and reviews university agreements and transactions.
  • Provides legal opinions and advice to administrative offices and academic units.
  • Advise on regulatory compliance with federal/state laws and ABOR/University policies.
  • Represent ASU in negotiations, proceedings, and disputes.
  • Researches laws and regulations; supports preventive law programs.

Skills

Legal experience
Higher education focus
Complex transactions
Public finance experience
Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Arizona State University seeks an Associate General Counsel to provide high-level legal services to the ASU Office of General Counsel, advising on a broad range of matters in higher education. The role emphasizes complex transactions, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with senior administration across ASU campuses.

The position requires a Juris Doctor and substantial experience in public finance, business formation, and national operations, with regular travel to Tempe and other ASU

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