Assistant General Counsel

REGISTRAR OF CONTRACTORS

The mission of the Registrar of Contractors is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public through a regulatory system designed to promote quality construction by Arizona contractors.

Job Location:

1700 W. Washington Street, Ste 105, Phoenix, AZ 85007

This position will work in‑office during training (estimated 1 month). After training is complete, telework may be available 2‑4 days a week.

Salary: $95,500
Closing Date:
Monday, March 2, 2026

The Registrar of Contractors (ROC) is a licensing and regulatory executive agency within the State of Arizona. The ROC oversees approximately 60,000 active construction licenses and processes several thousand complaints and cases each year. The ROC Legal Department also administers the Residential Contractors’ Recovery Fund. The ROC Legal Department is staffed by 4 attorneys, 2 paralegal managers, and 10 legal support staff.

Our work is diverse, stimulating, and important to the State of Arizona. The Assistant General Counsel will provide guidance to agency departments and leadership, draft legal documents, and complete a wide variety of projects on a day‑to‑day basis.

• Provide legal advice to agency departments and leadership.
• Assist in agency rule making and development of policies and procedures.
• Draft citations, licensing decisions, memos, orders, and settlements.
• Conduct informal settlement conferences between complainants and licensees.
• Appear as agency witness at hearings before the Office of Administrative Hearings.
• Coordinate with the Attorney General’s Office on legal matters, including appeals of administrative decisions.
• Assist with agency outreach efforts, internal and external trainings, and analyzing and/or drafting legislative measures and proposals.
• Other projects and assignments as needed by the agency.

• General legal principles and their application to government operations.
• Arizona administrative law and procedure.

• Legal research and writing.
• Effective written and verbal communication of legal opinions and recommendations.
• Mediation / conflict resolution.

• Work effectively with agency leadership and staff.
• Prepare written decisions and orders based on sound legal reasoning and relevant law.
• Provide testimony in administrative hearings.
• Serve as agency representative in settlement conferences.
• Prioritize projects to ensure timely delivery of outcomes essential to agency success.

• Experience in administrative law and government/public policy.
• Experience as in‑house counsel or similar roles.

Must be an active member of the Arizona State Bar.

The selected candidate will receive a criminal history check. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Sick leave
• Vacation leave and 10 paid holidays per year
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan (ASRS)
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Short‑term disability insurance
• Deferred compensation plans
• Tuition‑reimbursement

For a complete list of benefits provided by the State of Arizona, please visit the benefits page.

This position will participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

If you have any questions about the position, please contact the Registrar of Contractors at 602‑542‑1525 and ask for Human Resources.