Senior Staff Attorney

Gila River Development•Chandler, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Gila River Development ("GRD") is seeking a highly skilled and experienced attorney to join our dynamic team. The Senior Staff Attorney will provide comprehensive legal support across the organization, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, mitigating legal risks, and protecting the organization's interests. This role involves a broad range of legal functions, including contract review and negotiation, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and providing strategic legal advice to senior management.

Requirements

Juris doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law and in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona.
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant legal experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house counsel experience.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required for client meetings and events.
Valid AZ driver's license, provide a 39-month satisfactory MVR report.
Obtain a Tribal operator driving permit at the time of hire.
A satisfactory result obtained through a test for illegal drugs.
Acknowledge and agree to maintain a drug-free workplace.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of contract, employment, and regulatory law.
Considerable knowledge of tribal and federal law, and laws affecting trust land and commercial leasing
Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
Ability to provide strategic and practical legal advice in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
High ethical standards and professional integrity.
Knowledge and experience working with Gila River Indian Community or other Native American Communities.
Proficient in MS office and other relevant workplace tools.

Responsibilities

Provide proactive, strategic legal advice and counsel to the GRD Board of Directors, General Manager, and senior management on a wide range of legal and business issues.
Develop and implement legal strategies that align with GRD's goals and objectives.
Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including vendor agreements, event agreements, purchase agreements, construction contracts, leases, and other related GRD contracts.
Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws and GRD policies and mitigate potential risks.
Advise GRD Board of Directors and General Manager on matters related to corporate governance, board meetings, and organizational policies.
Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards and best practices.
Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable federal, and Community laws and regulations.
Stay updated on relevant legal developments and advise on potential impact to GRD.
Identify potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Manage and resolve legal disputes, working with external counsel as necessary.
Develop, implement, and maintain internal policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and operational efficiency.
Identify needs for conduct training sessions for staff on legal issues and policies.
Advise on employment law matters, including hiring practices, employee relations, termination procedures, and compliance with labor laws.
In partnership with Human Resources manage employment-related disputes and investigations.
Manage GRD's intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents.
Protect and enforce GRD's intellectual property rights.
Represent GRD in legal proceedings in tribal, state, and federal court.
Provide general legal support to various departments or divisions within GRD.
Handle miscellaneous legal tasks assigned by the General Manager or other senior management.