Description
The City of Keene is seeking a skilled and dedicated Deputy City Attorney to join our collaborative and mission-driven legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for a municipal law professional who is passionate about public service, committed to high-quality legal work, and eager to make a meaningful impact on a vibrant and forward-thinking community.
About the Role
As the Deputy City Attorney, you will work under the supervision of the City Attorney to provide exceptional legal counsel across all City departments. You will advise the City Council, Mayor, City Manager, and various City boards and commissions on a wide range of municipal law issues, including land use, planning and zoning, open-government requirements, construction law, employment law, and constitutional matters.
This position plays a central role in supporting the City’s compliance with New Hampshire’s Right-to-Know Law (RSA 91-A), advising on land development and regulatory processes, and ensuring the City remains well-prepared to address emerging legal challenges. The Deputy City Attorney will also act on behalf of the City Attorney during his or her absence, serving as the City’s primary legal counsel when needed.
Our Community
Keene is a progressive city with the heart of a town, the cultural and economic hub of the Monadnock region.
Keene is an energetic community that provides services, programs, and resources for a much greater population than the residents of the city alone. Although the conveniences and attractions of large metropolitan areas are close at hand, the community maintains a solidly residential working-class character, complemented by an idyllic, rural landscape. The heart of the community is its vibrant and historic, downtown core. Keene has cultivated a lasting spirit of place, built on a foundation of the past and a clear vision of the future.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and admitted to the New Hampshire Bar. Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience, preferably in a municipal law context. Excellent writing, analytical, and verbal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and WestLaw.
Preferred Experience:
Experience in working in New Hampshire government and with municipal law; experience advising on land use, including zoning and planning laws and regulations in New Hampshire; Right-to-Know Law; construction law; and property matters including acquisitions and eminent domain.
Salary and Benefits:
This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $98,186– $122,357 annually and will also receive an attractive benefits package which includes low deductible/low-cost health insurance, low-cost dental insurance, State of NH Group I retirement, and other benefits such as life insurance, disability, and paid time off. Municipal employees may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
An environment where you can grow and be challenged by a variety of unique and interesting legal matters.
A dynamic environment where you can learn from interesting and talented colleagues across multiple departments and disciplines.
The opportunity to make a real difference in our community.
Apply online at https://keenenh.gov/jobs. Please upload your resume, cover letter, and a professional writing sample (pleading or memorandum) before submitting your completed application. Confirmation that your application has been successfully submitted and received will be sent via email.
This position will be open until filled and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Job Description: Deputy City Attorney
The City of Keene is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
