LIQUOR COMMISSION - GENERAL COUNSEL

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays & generous leave

Descripción de la vacante

The New Hampshire Liquor Commission, embedded at its Concord headquarters, seeks a General Counsel to provide legal analysis, strategic counsel, and guidance across agency matters. The role involves drafting and advising on policies, contracts, and employment law, with potential litigation support.

Required is a Juris Doctor from an accredited school and active NH Bar membership in good standing, plus at least 5.5 years of active practice. Salary is competitive with excellent benefits.

Formación

• JD required from an accredited law school.
• 5.5 years of active law practice experience.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal analysis and strategic counsel on matters including legislative rulemaking, agency policies, RSA 91-A requests, contracts and employment law.
• Assist with litigation matters and represent the Commission in administrative personnel and board of claims proceedings.
• Demonstrate excellent analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, oral advocacy and writing skills.

Conocimientos

Legal analysis

Negotiation

Oral advocacy

Written communication

Educación

Juris Doctor

NH Bar Association in Good Standing

Descripción del empleo

For assistance, contact the State of New Hampshire - Division of Personnel Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST 603-271-3261 or [e-mail]

LIQUOR COMMISSION - GENERAL COUNSEL (Job ID: 53880)

The New Hampshire Liquor Commission, together with the Office of the Attorney General, is seeking applicants for the position of General Counsel. The successful candidate will be physically embedded at the Liquor Commission HQ in Concord, while being a member of the Attorney General’s Client Counseling Unit.

The General Counsel will perform, draft, and provide legal analysis, strategic counsel, including but not limited to, legislative rulemaking, agency policies, RSA 91-A requests, contracts, and employment law. The General Counsel will also assist with litigation matters involving the Commission and will represent the Commission in administrative personnel and board of claims proceedings. Excellent analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, oral advocacy and writing skills are a must.

Education and experience must include a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and 5.5 years of experience in the active practice of law. Must be an active member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and in Good Standing.

Experience providing timely and constructive legal counseling to government clients is a distinct plus. The position offers competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits – including health, dental, and life insurance.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits:

• *Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• * Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• *State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• *Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• *$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• *Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet: https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964

Job Summary

Position: LIQUOR COMMISSION - GENERAL COUNSEL

Occupation Category: OTHER

Employment Type: FULL-TIME

Post Date: 10/19/2026

Salary: USD 80,000.000-105,000.000

Close Date: 11/30/2026

Location: US:NH:CONCORD