The City of Newport, Oregon is seeking a collaborative, service-minded legal professional to serve as its next City Attorney. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced attorney with a passion for public service and a strong generalist background in municipal law to provide trusted legal counsel to a thriving coastal city. The City Attorney is the chief legal advisor to the City Council, City Manager, and City departments, offering expertise in areas such as land use, contracts, ethics, open meetings, and municipal code enforcement. The next City Attorney will be a problem solver, strategic thinker, and relationship-builder, committed to helping Newport continue its tradition of thoughtful governance and community-driven progress. This position is hired and evaluated directly by the City Council and works closely with the City Manager and department heads across the organization. _Join a collaborative and mission-focused City that values innovation, sustainability, and community, apply today!

_ View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/8e8a0071-d969-49c1-9d78-544ece5c2927

Salary and Benefits : Annual Salary of $135,000 - $165,000, PLUS an attractive benefits package.

Interim housing assistance and/or relocation assistance negotiable.

HOW TO APPLY: For first consideration, apply by May 13 at: https://wbcpinc.com/job-board/

SAVE THE DATES: Virtual interviews will take place on June 16 . In-person interviews will take place on June 23 . Selected candidates must be available for both dates.

QUESTIONS?

Please Contact Your Recruiter, Levi Kuhlman, With Any Questions

Email: levi@wbcpinc.com
541-664-0376 direct
866-929-9227 toll-free

The City of Newport offers a generous employee benefits package. : The standard package for non-management staff includes 12 days a year of paid vacation (non-management exempt level staff includes 18 days a year), and 12 paid days of sick leave in the first full year of employment; eleven paid designated holidays and three paid selectable holidays; medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage (10% employee premium participation), City retirement plan with available match. Free membership to the City's Recreation and Aquatic Facility. Benefits may vary by contract.

Employer City of Newport

Address 169 SW Coast Hwy

Newport, Oregon, 97365-3838

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