Assistant General Counsel
About The Position
The Assistant General Counsel performs complex, high-level administrative, technical, and professional work, providing legal representation to the Commission in support of its mission to provide water and sewer services to the City of Boston. The role provides legal counsel on litigation, labor and employment, real estate transactions, tort actions, operations and planning, regulatory issues, and enforcement matters. The employee exercises independent judgment and initiative while working within established state, federal, and local regulations, under the direction of the General Counsel. The position requires a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, at least two years of experience working as an attorney, and Massachusetts attorney licensure with membership in good standing of the State Bar Association. Previous trial experience in civil or criminal matters is helpful. Employees must be Boston residents on their date of hire and throughout employment, subject to BWSC policies and collective bargaining agreements. Work is performed primarily in typical office conditions with a moderately noisy environment. The role involves contact with attorneys, customers, developers, engineers, outside parties, employees, management, and directors. The employee uses standard office equipment and may move objects weighing up to 10 pounds. No supervisory responsibilities are assigned.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- At least two years of experience working as an attorney.
- Licensed attorney in Massachusetts and a member in good standing of the State Bar Association.
- Considerable knowledge of laws relating to purchases of goods and services, contracting, labor, employment, land use, and the environment.
- Working knowledge of modern policies and practices of municipal law and public administration.
- Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive legal documents.
- Ability to provide legal advice on litigation, labor and employment, environmental law, real property matters, construction, contracts, procurement, ethics, public records, and public policy.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and codes.
- Strong interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and excellent organizational skills.
- Proficiency with computer applications, including MS Office, GIS, Cassworks, BESS, and Westlaw research.
- Must be a Boston resident on the date of hire and for the duration of employment, subject to BWSC policies and collective bargaining agreements.
- Ability to view computer screens, work with details for extended periods, operate standard office equipment, move throughout the office, and move objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
- Ability to convey information to customers, supervisors, and other employees.
Nice To Haves
- Previous trial experience in civil or criminal matters.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal counsel on litigation, labor and employment matters, real estate transactions, tort actions, operations and planning matters, regulatory issues, and enforcement matters.
- Handle litigation, legal research, and writing, and represent the Commission before courts and administrative bodies.
- Assist other counsel in all phases of litigation as needed.
- Research questions of law, public policy, and fact situations, and prepare memoranda.
- Enforce BWSC Water Use Regulations.
- Draft easements, licenses, motions, memoranda, procedures, and contracts.
- Review motions, memoranda, agreements, statutes, licenses, letters, easements, policies, procedures, contracts, consent decree documentation, and legislation.
- Review and place the Commission’s insurance lines.
- Review and represent the Commission in bill disputes before administrative hearings, courts, and the Appellate Tax Board.
- Respond verbally and in writing to questions and requests for information from Commission staff and the public.
- Analyze litigation and potential litigation.
- Attend meetings of the Board of Commissioners as needed.
- File proofs of claim in bankruptcy matters as needed; assist in researching accounts for possible theft of service; and file foreclosure actions in Land Court as needed.
- Resolve miscellaneous issues for customers.
- Draft administrative rules and regulations.
- Perform similar or related work as required, directed, or as circumstances dictate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
