General Counsel

AUDITOR GENERAL

The Arizona Auditor General serves as an independent source of impartial information concerning State and local governmental entities and provides specific recommendations to improve the operations of those entities.

We achieve our mission through the thoroughly specific research, audits, and investigations of our professional team members who educate stakeholders through our reports, alerts, and reviews.

Since 1969, our office has continued to innovate, grow, and become one of the most highly regarded leaders in our field.

Join our team and make a positive difference in your community by promoting better government for all Arizona’s citizens.

We look forward to working with you!

General Counsel

Job Location :

Address : 2910 N. 44th St.

Phoenix, AZ 85018

Posting Details :

Salary : Depending on background and experience : $130,000-$170,000

What You'll Do :

• Provide sound legal guidance to the Auditor General and executive management group on an ad hoc basis as issues arise across the Office.
• Prepare written and verbal advice to Office divisions on the laws that affect the agencies or political subdivisions that the Office audits, especially whether such entities act in a manner consistent with their respective statutory responsibilities.
• Interact with auditees and their representatives to explain the legal basis for the Office’s position(s), and attend audit meetings with audit teams and auditees as needed.
• Provide quality control of legal references in reports.
• Review and draft contracts between the Auditor General and consultants, landlord, vendors, and contract auditors.
• Represent the Auditor General in litigation, appeals, and hearings.
• Inform the Auditor General about prominent issues and provide professional advice and recommendations when needed.
• Provide day-to-day supervision of Deputy General Counsel.
• Perform other duties appropriate to the assignment.

What You'll Need :

• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona (include on resume the date s of admission in Arizona and any other states).
• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school.
• 10 years’ experience in the practice of law, preferably in Arizona State government operations.
• Experience with drafting and reviewing contracts, litigation, and appeals, and general experience with interpreting statutes.
• Excellent analytical, research, critical thinking, time management, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to identify issues, analyze and articulate legal arguments, assess evidence, and communicate guidance to the Auditor General, executive management group, Office divisions, external auditees, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to make quick and independent decisions, solve problems, and work under pressure, and to appropriately apply professional ethical rules in daily practice.
• Strong executive presence.
• Strong interest in public service and improving State and local governments.
• Willingness to work in-office daily.

Benefits :

Generous paid vacation and sick leave with 10 paid holidays per year.

• Medical insurance, with the employer covering 88% of the premium cost.
• Retirement plan with 100% employer match of the % employee contribution and

additional deferred compensation options.

• Business casual dress.
• Flexible Monday through Friday work schedules and telecommuting options.
• Continuing education provided and paid for by the employer.
• Tuition assistance program for those who qualify.
• Clear path to advance your career.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance and optional short-term disability insurance.
• $15,000 life insurance policy and options to purchase additional coverage and supplemental

coverage for dependents.

• Optional flexible spending accounts.
• Additional benefits include paid CLE up to 15 hours and paid time off to take required CLE, paid membership in 2 professional associations, and paid professional membership dues and licenses.

Retirement :

Arizona State Retirement System