Staff or Senior Attorney
About The Position
Central Arizona Project (CAP) is hiring a Staff or Senior Attorney to provide legal advice and counsel to CAP management on a wide range of issues involving water resources, contracts, legislation, court decisions, and agency actions. The attorney will prepare legal documents and represent CAP in negotiations, administrative proceedings, and litigation involving federal, state, and local governments, as well as private parties. The position is offered at either the Staff Attorney or Senior Attorney level. The stated target hiring ranges are $168,000–$185,000 for Staff Attorney and $194,000–$222,000 for Senior Attorney. CAP is a 336-mile water delivery system serving central and southern Arizona, with nearly 500 employees and a team-oriented, safety-focused work culture.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Staff Attorney: At least two years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, corporation, or government agency, working in one or more of the following areas: water law, contract law, tort law, real estate law, employment law, administrative law, or litigation.
- Senior Attorney: At least seven years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, corporation, or government agency, working in one or more of the following areas: water law, contract law, tort law, real estate law, employment law, administrative law, or litigation.
- Senior Attorney: At least three years of experience working with and advising middle- to upper-level management personnel.
- Must be licensed to practice law in Arizona, be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Arizona, and be admitted to practice before all courts in Arizona.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Arizona water law, the law of the Colorado River, and Native American water rights.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice on water law, the law of the Colorado River, Native American water rights, contracts, legislation, court decisions, regulations, and administrative agency actions.
- Negotiate, prepare, and review contracts, land use agreements, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
- Represent and advise CAP, and supervise outside counsel, regarding pending or potential administrative and judicial proceedings.
- Represent CAP in negotiations with local, state, and federal agencies and private parties.
- Assist CAP management in developing policies governing CAP activities and represent CAP in discussions with other entities about policy development.
Benefits
- Arizona State Retirement System pension
- 401(k)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability and short-term disability
- Four-day, Monday-through-Thursday work schedule
- Option for part-time remote work after successful three-month onboarding
- Paid training and tuition reimbursement
- Nine paid holidays
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Wellness programs
- No benefits waiting period
- Relocation benefits
- Training and development opportunities
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
