Legal Analyst, NRULPC

The NRULPC Legal Analyst leads applied legal regulatory and public policy research that supports Arizonas natural resource users and advances the mission of the Natural Resource Users Law and Policy Center (NRULPC) within University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. This position monitors and analyzes legislation regulations judicial and administrative decisions litigation and emerging policy issues affecting agriculture mining forestry water public lands environmental regulation energy land use and other natural resource sectors. Working at the intersection of law science economics public policy and community engagement the position develops objective research policy analyses educational resources and outreach programs that inform stakeholders and support sound decision-making. The position supervises employees fellows interns project participants and student researchers engaged in research publications outreach and educational programming while fostering collaboration with government agencies community organizations industry partners and underserved communities throughout Arizona.

Note: This is a research policy analysis and educational position. The incumbent does not represent clients establish attorney-client relationships practice law on behalf of the University or provide legal advice to the University or members of the public.

This position may require some travel within Arizona and the greater Western Region including rural communities and occasionally work outside standard business hours for public meetings or educational events.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health dental and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Regulatory and Policy ResearchAnalysis and Compliance Monitoring:

• Conduct advanced research andanalysis of federal state tribal and local laws regulations administrativedecisions litigation and policy developments affecting natural resource usersand related stakeholders.
• Monitor proposed legislationregulatory actions and emerging compliance issues to assess potential impacts.
• Develop policy analysesregulatory summaries compliance assessments and recommendations that supportinformed decision-making and risk mitigation strategies.
• Identify emerging legal andregulatory trends and establish research priorities through engagement withstakeholders agencies and community partners.

Policy Development andInstitutional Guidance:

• Serve as a subject matter resourceon policy interpretation regulatory frameworks and compliance considerationsaffecting natural resource management and use.
• Prepare reports policy briefspresentations and recommendations for leadership and stakeholder groups.

Outreach Education andStakeholder Engagement:

• Translate complex legalregulatory and policy information into clear practical and accessibleresources for different audiences.
• Develop and deliver educationalprograms presentations workshops webinars and community outreach activitiesthat promote awareness of regulatory requirements and policy issues.
• Foster relationships withgovernment agencies industry organizations community groups and otherstakeholders to support collaboration and information sharing.
• Represent the Center at meetingsconferences and public forums related to regulatory and policy initiatives.

Program Oversight RiskAssessment and Continuous Improvement:

• Assessthe effectiveness of existing processes and recommend improvements tostrengthen accountability and program outcomes.
• Maintain systems for trackinglegislative regulatory and policy developments and supporting accuratereporting and documentation.
• Contribute to program planning and assessment.

Staff Supervision and Mentorship:

• Supervise and mentor student researchers fellows interns and project participants.
• Support professional developmentand ensure consistency in research outreach educational programming andpolicy analysis activities.
• Promote collaborative andinterdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving and stakeholder engagement.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities(KSAs):

• Extensive knowledge oflegislative regulatory compliance and public policy processes includingpolicy analysis statutory interpretation and administrative rulemaking.
• Skill in researching analyzingand evaluating complex legal regulatory and policy information andtranslating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to communicate complexlegal regulatory scientific and policy concepts clearly and effectively to various audiences through written verbal and presentation formats.
• Ability to develop policiesprocedures educational materials and compliance-related resources thatsupport organizational objectives and stakeholder understanding.
• Skill in building collaborativerelationships and influencing stakeholders across academic governmentalindustry and community settings to achieve strategic goals.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid drivers license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• Masters degree in public policy public administration law environmental policy natural resources or a related field or Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited institution.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona.
• Experience with natural resource environmental agricultural water public lands energy or related regulatory and policy matters.
• Experience developing and delivering policy compliance or regulatory education and outreach programs for different stakeholder groups.
• Experience managing interdisciplinary projects supervising staff or student researchers and collaborating with governmental agencies community organizations or higher education institutions.