Public Sector Staff Attorney – Retirement & Governance

New-Hampshire-Retirement-System; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Hampshire Retirement System seeks a Staff Attorney to provide legal counsel on state and federal laws governing the NHRS and public retirement systems. You will advise management, represent NHRS in administrative proceedings, perform research, draft documents, and prepare analyses for the Board and committees.

Responsibilities include interpreting statutes and regulations, offering guidance on contracts and governance, and supervising litigation and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-recognized law school.
• Entry-level position; three years of active practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets statutes, regulations, and legal authorities; provides analysis and advice to management and staff.
• Provides legal counsel on contracts, procurement, governance, and other matters affecting NHRS operations.
• Represents NHRS in administrative appeals and proceedings; prepares memoranda, pleadings, and briefs for board presentation.
• Assists with monitoring legislation affecting NHRS; analyzes impacts and recommends agency actions.
• Drafts and reviews administrative rules, board policies, contracts, and other legal documents; negotiates and evaluates implications.
• Provides legal training and guidance on retirement, benefits, fiduciary, tax, and public law.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Statutory interpretation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bar admission (NH)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

New Hampshire Retirement System seeks a Staff Attorney to provide legal counsel on state and federal laws governing the NHRS and public retirement systems. You will advise management, represent NHRS in administrative proceedings, perform research, draft documents, and prepare analyses for the Board and committees.

Responsibilities include interpreting statutes and regulations, offering guidance on contracts and governance, and supervising litigation and risk assessment.