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Town Attorney

Town Attorney

Town of SeveranceSeverance, CO, US
26 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $165,971 $210,784 Annual (DOE)

Join us in building community and shaping the future of Severance!

The Town of Severance is more than just a rapidly growing community in beautiful Northern Coloradoits a place where innovation, collaboration, and small-town character come together. As part of our team, youll have the opportunity to directly impact the future of a vibrant, engaged, and forward-thinking community. We pride ourselves on our core values of transparency, accountability, and neighborliness, and we strive to create a supportive workplace where every employee feels valued. At Severance, you wont just be part of local governmentyoull be part of building a lasting legacy for generations.

The Town of Severance, Colorado (population 12,000), seeks an innovative, forward-thinking Town Attorney to serve as our first in-house legal counsel. This is a rare opportunity to build and shape the role while advising an energetic, fast-growing community in Northern Colorado.

The Town Attorney will serve as legal counsel to the Town by and through its Town Council, working in partnership with the Town Manager and advising staff on a broad range of municipal legal matters. This position provides professional, ethical, and timely legal services supporting the Council, boards / commissions, and Town staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Serve as chief legal counsel for the Town and its governing bodies.
  • Draft, review, and interpret ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, and other legal documents.
  • Provide legal guidance on land use, TABOR and tax law, ethics, housing, licensing, elections, construction, law enforcement, and open meetings / records issues.
  • Advise on liability, risk management, and federal, state, and local laws compliance.
  • Attend Town Council, Planning Commission, and executive leadership meetings.
  • Represent the Town in or oversee civil litigation, administrative hearings, and quasi-judicial proceedings.
  • Monitor new legal developments affecting municipal operations.

WORK SCHEDULE

  • Typical hours : 8 : 00 a.m. 5 : 00 p.m.
  • Flexible schedule required to attend evening meetings.
  • Minimum 3 in-office days per week at Town Hall (remote option up to 2 days per week).
  • Additional office presence may be required due to role complexity.

    • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Colorado.
  • At least 10 years of progressively responsible legal experience, including 5+ years in municipal or county law (ordinance / statute drafting, land use, ethics, TABOR, administrative law, etc.).
  • Advanced skills in legal research, negotiation, policy interpretation, and municipal governance.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and project management skills.

    • BENEFITS

    The Town of Severance offers a competitive compensation package, including :

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (spouse / domestic partner / family options)
  • Employer-paid life, short / long-term disability, and EAP
  • Voluntary life insurance options
  • Retirement plan with employer contributions
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave
  • Tuition / education reimbursement

    • WHY SEVERANCE?

    Severance is a dynamic, fast-growing community in Northern Colorado with a strong commitment to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and community engagement. This is a unique opportunity to help guide the Towns legal framework during a pivotal time of growth while serving in a collaborative, forward-looking organization.

    HOW TO APPLY

    Interested candidates MUST submit a cover letter and rsum through the online portal :

    https : / / www.townofseverance.org / 195 / Career -Opportunities

    ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION BY SUBMITTING A RESUME AND COVER LETTER THROUGH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING :

  • The Town of Severance website
  • Indeed Job Posting
  • Glassdoor Job Posting
  • ZipRecruiter

    • Applications must be received no later than October 16, 2025 at 4 : 00 PM.

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