Town Attorney

Town of Leesburg • 25 West Market Street Leesburg, VA

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About The Position

The Town Attorney serves the Town of Leesburg in all legal matters. The position advises and represents the Town Council, Mayor, Town Manager, Town officials, including Boards and Commissions, and Town departments on legal matters affecting the Town and its laws, operations, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Membership in good standing with the Virginia State Bar.
• Experience in general municipal law.
• At least 7 years practicing law, including supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Municipal utility experience.
• Legal expertise in land use, employment litigation, labor relations, legislative matters, and public finance.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Serve the Town of Leesburg in all legal matters.
• Advise and represent the Town Council, Mayor, Town Manager, Town officials, Boards and Commissions, and Town departments on legal matters affecting the Town and its laws, operations, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Affordable health insurance coverage.
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System.
• Optional 457(b) retirement plan with a Town matching contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Membership to the Town's full-service recreation center.
• Optional payroll Roth IRA.
• Generous paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Certification training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree