Noncompete agreements in Arizona are perfectly legal and will be enforced when they meet certain conditions. Essentially, noncompete clauses limit an employee's opportunity to excel in whatever skill or trade they're familiar with.I work for a small staffing agency that works primarily in Arizona. I want to join a large global recruiting agency that works all 50 states and international. "Federal and state antitrust law still applies, so it's still illegal to have a noncompete agreement for the purpose of preventing competition. It all depends on the language and the clauses contained in the agreement. In your case, you mentioned that the non-compete agreement is based on Arizona law, but you reside in New Jersey. If you have questions about a non-compete agreement or you would like to set up a strategy session with an attorney, then Counxel Legal Firm would love to help. Most non-compete agreements are have no legal standing.