LIQUOR COMMISSION - GENERAL COUNSEL

State of New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Retirement plan

Job summary

State of New Hampshire seeks a General Counsel embedded at the New Hampshire Liquor Commission HQ in Concord, while remaining a member of the Attorney General's Client Counseling Unit. The role requires a JD and 5.5 years of active legal practice, with NH Bar in good standing.

Salary ranges from $80,000 to $105,000 yearly, with competitive benefits including health, dental, and life insurance. Excellent analytical, negotiation, and writing skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Education and experience must include a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, and 5.5 years of active legal practice.
• Must be an active member of the New Hampshire Bar Association in Good Standing.
• Experience providing timely and constructive legal counseling to government clients is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform, draft, and provide legal analysis and strategic counsel.
• Handle legislative rulemaking, agency policies, RSA 91-A requests, contracts, and employment law.
• Assist with litigation matters involving the Commission and represent the Commission in personnel and board of claims proceedings.

Skills

Legal drafting

Legal analysis

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

Writing skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Active NH Bar Association member in good standing

Job description

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Justice

Client Counseling Unit

Liquor Commission - General Counsel

Position #9U608

80,000.00 - 105,000.00 yearly

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