Mid-Level Native American Law Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm specializing in Native American Law seeks a skilled Mid-Level Associate Attorney to join their team in Scottsdale, AZ. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in federal laws impacting tribes, with expertise in transactional work involving intergovernmental negotiations, healthcare contracts, leasing, gaming, employment matters, and legislative drafting.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and analysis pertaining to Native American Law issues.
• Draft and review intergovernmental agreements, Indian healthcare clinic contracts, leases, gaming compacts, and employment documents.
• Advise tribal clients on land use issues, regulatory compliance, and legislative matters.
• Represent clients in negotiations, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
• Provide general legal counsel to tribes and tribal entities.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• 3-5 years of experience practicing law, focusing on Native American Law and federal regulations impacting tribes.
• Admission to the California and Arizona Bar.
• Proven experience working directly with Native American communities.
• Excellent academic credentials, with a solid academic record in relevant coursework.
• Strong critical analytical and writing skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Superior time management and organizational abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with Indian gaming regulatory issues.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience drafting legislation, ordinances, and policy documents.

This full-service full-service corporate and litigation law firm is located in . Its practice areas include Appellate Law Services, Capital Markets and Securities, Construction, Emerging Growth and Venture Capital, Environment and Natural Resources, Family Law, Insurance Recovery, Intellectual Property, Labor and Employment Law, Land Use, Licensing and Technology Transactions, Litigation, Corporate and Commercial, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategic Joint Ventures, Patent Prosecution and Counseling, Privacy and Cybersecurity, Public Agency, Public Finance, Real Estate, Restructuring and Bankruptcy, Tax, Corporate and Individual, Tax, International, Trade Secrets, Trademarks and Copyrights, Trusts and Estates, and White Collar Criminal Defense. It has offices in Arizona, Nevada, California, and Washington, DC.