Senior Assistant City Solicitor for Labor and Employment

Come join our dynamic team! The city of Newton is seeking qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Senior Assistant City Solicitor for Labor and Employment. The purpose of this position within the Law Department is to be responsible for providing legal advice, risk management and compliance strategy to city departments in all matters related to public sector employment matters, workplace initiatives, problem-solving, and planning. This includes negotiating, interpreting, and enforcing collective bargaining agreements. The Senior Assistant City Solicitor will oversee, manage and lead a practice group of two to three attorneys and serve as a lead negotiator and representative with the city’s nine collective bargaining units. This is full-time, exempt, hiring salary range: $121,475 – $132,826 annually plus yearly step increases, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to be a part of our team of dedicated public servants. For more information, please visit the city of Newton website at newtonma.gov/jobs. The city of Newton is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or any other non-merit factor.