Legal Analyst, NRULPC

Location

Tucson Campus

1140 E South Campus Dr, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

The NRULPC Legal Analyst leads applied legal, regulatory, and public policy research that supports Arizona's 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!

• Conduct advanced research and analysis of federal, state, tribal, and local laws, regulations, administrative decisions, litigation, and policy developments affecting natural resource usersand related stakeholders.
• Monitor proposed legislation,regulatory actions, and emerging compliance issues to assess potential impacts.
• Develop policy analyses,regulatory summaries, compliance assessments, and recommendations that support informed decision-making and risk mitigation strategies.
• Identify emerging legal and regulatory trends and establish research priorities through engagement with stakeholders, agencies, and community partners.

• Serve as a subject matter resource on policy interpretation, regulatory frameworks, and compliance considerations affecting natural resource management and use.
• Prepare reports, policy briefs,presentations, and recommendations for leadership and stakeholder groups.

• Translate complex legal,regulatory, and policy information into clear, practical, and accessible resources for different audiences.
• Develop and deliver educational programs, presentations, workshops, webinars, and community outreach activities that promote awareness of regulatory requirements and policy issues.
• Foster relationships with government agencies, industry organizations, community groups, and other stakeholders to support collaboration and information sharing.
• Represent the Center at meetings,conferences, and public forums related to regulatory and policy initiatives.

• Assessthe effectiveness of existing processes, and recommend improvements to strengthen accountability and program outcomes.
• Maintain systems for tracking legislative, regulatory, and policy developments and supporting accurate reporting and documentation.
• Contribute to program planning and assessment.

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

• Extensive knowledge…