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Arizona School Boards Association

Director of Legal &amp; Policy Services &ndash; Education Law Phoenix, AZ | Nonprofit | $150,000&ndash;$160,000Job Summary A respected Arizona-based nonprofit serving 100+ school districts statewide is seeking a Director of Legal &amp; Policy Services to lead school law, policy development, and governance support. This role is ideal for an attorney with school law experience who wants to step away from billable hours and apply their expertise in a mission-driven environment supporting public education across Arizona.Why Attorneys Choose This Role No billable hours or time tracking Predictable schedule with ample personal time Direct impact on Arizona&rsquo;s K-12 education system Leadership role with influence across districts and policymakers Stable nonprofit environment with strong benefitsWhat You&rsquo;ll Do Monitor Arizona and federal education law, regulations, case law, and Attorney General opinions impacting school districts Develop, update, and maintain compliance-driven model policies and governance guidance for school boards Advise leadership on legal, regulatory, and policy issues affecting K-12 education Support legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts related to public education Provide training, webinars, and guidance to school board members and district leaders Manage and mentor staff within the legal and policy services function Oversee legal compliance, contracts, and organizational governance matters Coordinate with external school attorneys, education partners, and statewide stakeholdersRequired Experience and Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school Admission to the Arizona Bar or ability to obtain promptly Minimum 3 years of school law experience, including work with school districts, charter schools, or education organizations Minimum 2 years of management experience in a legal department, policy group, or comparable leadership role Strong understanding of Arizona education law, including Title 15 and school governance requirements Experience advising boards, executives, or public entities Excellent research, writing, and presentation skillsPreferred Experience Experience working with or advising multiple school districts Background in education policy, regulatory compliance, or government relations Nonprofit, public sector, or association experiencePay and Benefits Annual salary of $150,000&ndash;$160,000 Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with employer contributions Generous paid time off and paid holidays Paid sick time Stable, mission-driven work environment No billable hour requirementsWork Location In person in Phoenix, AZ with frequent in-state travelHow to Apply Confidentially submit your resume for review. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial phone conversation. For questions or confidential inquiries, call 602-999-4999.Job Type: Full-timePay: $150,000.00 - $160,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid holidays</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>3-5yrs of School Dist. exp: 3 years (Required)</li></ul>Ability to Commute:<ul><li>Phoenix, AZ 85004 (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Director of School Law & Policy

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Director of School Law & Policy