Town Staff Attorney (Land Use Focus)
Town of Raymond, NH
4 Epping Street
The Town of Raymond (est. pop. 11,000) seeks an exempt part-time Staff Attorney (Land Use Focus).
This is a non-union position that would work under the general supervision of the Town Manager.
The Town Staff Attorney will serve as in-house counsel with a primary focus on land use law. This position is responsible for providing legal guidance and representation to the Town’s land use boards and staff, including planning, zoning, and code enforcement matters.
This position will develop and maintain a strong internal legal capacity for the Town of Raymond, with an emphasis on land use, regulatory compliance, and development-related legal matters, may also support broader municipal legal needs as they arise.
Secondary responsibilities may include providing legal services related to human resources, contract review, and general municipal operations.
Work hours for this position are flexible and scheduled based on operational needs, generally not exceeding 30 hours per week. Planning Board meeting attendance required.
Requirements:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school;
Licensed to practice law in the State of New Hampshire, preferred but not required;
Demonstrated experience in municipal and/or land use law strongly preferred;
Working knowledge of New Hampshire land use statutes and administrative processes;
Experience with employment law and municipal contracts preferred but not required;
Annual Salary dependent upon qualifications, generous comprehensive benefits package offered at prorated percentage, proportionate to the hours worked relative to a full-time position, in accordance with Town policy.
The Town of Raymond is an equal opportunity employer.
Full job description is available at https://www.raymondnh.gov/resources/employment.php.
Submit a resume and cover letter, in confidence, as a PDF attachment to: Julie Jenks, jjenks@raymondnh.gov
Resumes accepted until the position is filled.