PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM

Honoring the contributions and sacrifices of Arizona’s public safety employees by providing outstanding service to those who protect and govern our state.

ASSOCIATE INVESTMENT COUNSEL

Job Location:

Address:  3010 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #200
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Posting Details:

Salary: $100,000 - $200,000 

Closing Date: February 27, 2026

Job Summary:

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference? Would you like to be part of a culture that promotes learning and collaboration while helping employees with what they need to succeed and thrive? If so, Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) is looking for talented people who will help us achieve our goal of honoring the contributions and sacrifices of Arizona’s public safety employees by providing outstanding service to those who protect and govern our state. At PSPRS we understand that it begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you. Join our diverse and inclusive team where you’ll feel valued and inspired to contribute your unique skills and experience.

The mission of Public Safety Personnel Retirement System is to deliver unparalleled service in providing retirement benefits to Arizona’s community of police officers, firefighters, corrections officers, judicial and elected officials. PSPRS serves approximately 60,000 active and retired public employees and is nationally recognized for its administrative and pension management excellence. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits to those eager to serve our membership and mission. Interested applicants can visit www.psprs.com to learn more about our agency.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Investment Fiduciary Counsel. Under the direction of the Chief Investment Counsel, the Associate Investment Counsel will be responsible for the legal aspects of the System's investment relationships, subject to the oversight of the Administrator, and will assist with monitoring and managing the legal work performed by external counsel with respect to Board approved investment relationships with firms, general partners, or other entities, utilizing structures or agreements that require specific outside expertise. This position includes interaction with all investment team members pertaining to investment transactions and related assignments.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

• Investment Legal:
  • Assist with the negotiation of legal documents, including limited partnership agreements, investment management agreements, subscription agreements, side letters and amendments thereto, related to the investment relationships which the CIO and/or Deputy CIO approve related to investment firms, general partners or other entities.
  • Attend investment selection meetings to meet with proposed investment firms or general partners and participate in investment staff discussions.
  • Assist and coordinate the performance of legal due diligence and background research as to prospective investment.
  • Prepare contracts, side letters, memoranda, policies, procedures, correspondence, non-disclosure agreements or other materials as may be needed with respect to investment activity at the direction of the Chief Investment Counsel and in consultation with external counsel; advise with respect to compliance with the investment related fiduciary duties of the BOT, Administrator, CIO and Deputy CIO.
• Advisement:
  • Assist in serving as investment legal advisor to BOT and subcommittees regarding legal aspects of investment relationships.
  • Review and coordinate Investment Committee agendas and related materials, including closed transaction r