Deputy City Solicitor

The City of Concord is seeking an attorney who is highly motivated and detail oriented and can work both independently and in a team environment to provide high quality and responsive legal services for the City. In coordination with the City Solicitor, the Deputy will provide legal representation on a wide range of municipal law issues, including: handling litigation and providing counsel to City departments and officials on legal matters including labor and employment law, land use law, real estate transactions, public record requests, property taxation, and regulatory and licensing matters; reviewing and preparing contracts, ordinances, policies, deeds, easements and other municipal related documents; and representing the City in labor contract negotiations.

Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctorate; and four years legal experience; or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Licenses and Certifications: Member of the New Hampshire Bar Association, First Circuit Court of Appeals Bar (desirable), Federal District Court Bar (desirable).

Starting Salary Range: $116,730 -$149,406 DOQ with a very competitive flexible benefits package.

Application: Instructions for Applying: Submit cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department via https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/concordnh. The position will remain open until April 26, 2024. For more information visit www.concordnh.gov or call (603) 225-8535, or TTY at 1-800-735-2964 or 7-1-1.

"An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/DP/V and LGBTQ"

Provides legal representation for City in legal proceedings to which the City is a party.

Advises the City Council, City Manager, department heads, and other city personnel on legality of proposed actions.

In the absence of the Solicitor provides legal advice to the City Council during meetings.

Reviews and prepares contracts, bids and proposals, ordinances, deeds and easements, lease agreements or other real estate related documents or agreements.

Prepares and tries tax abatement appeals.

Represents the City in labor contract negotiations. PELRB hearings and labor arbitration hearings.

Provides legal research and assistance to the City Manager, his staff and Department Heads.

Performs other related duties as assigned by the Solicitor.

Education and Experience:

Juris Doctorate; and four years legal experience; or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

Member of the State Bar Association