Staff Attorney

Job overview

The Staff Attorney role is onsite in Chandler, AZ, with annual compensation of $103,000–$138,000. The attorney provides legal support across Gila River Development, helping protect the organization’s interests and support its legal team. The role advises leadership on legal and business matters, manages contracts and governance work, monitors compliance, and helps identify and mitigate legal risks. It also supports employment law, intellectual property, policy development, and legal needs across departments.

What you'll do

• Assist the AGM-Legal with strategic legal advice to the GRD Board of Directors, General Manager, and senior management
• draft, review, and negotiate vendor, event, purchase, construction, lease, and other contracts
• advise on corporate governance and board matters
• monitor applicable federal and Community laws and regulations
• identify legal risks and help resolve disputes with external counsel as needed
• develop and maintain internal policies and procedures
• advise on employment law and partner with Human Resources on disputes and investigations
• assist with intellectual property portfolio management and protection
• provide general legal support to departments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff attorney

legal counsel

contract review

contract negotiation

corporate governance

regulatory compliance

risk management

employment law

intellectual property

chandler az

gila river development

annual salary $103,000–$138,000

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting describes this as an entry-level attorney position with broad organizational legal responsibilities.

About the employer

Gila River Development is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.