Assistant General Counsel

Boston Public Health Commission•Boston, MA

About The Position

This position requires an attorney to review and negotiate government contracts, respond to public records, advise on ethics questions, and handle open meeting law issues. This is not a litigation position, although support of other counsel handling litigation matters, and internal investigations may be required from time to time.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate and at least two (2) to three (3) years of related work experience with one (1) year general legal experience in related job duties, preferably with another governmental agency or a law firm performing municipal work.
Good standing as a member of the Massachusetts Bar.

Nice To Haves

Skill in organizing.
Experience answering various types of requests, e.g. interrogatories, general public questions, etc.
Skill in using computers, familiarity with AI and understanding the limitations of these tools, and software related to job duties.
Skill in conducting research using Westlaw and Internet searches.
Skill in legal writing, including creating legal documents.
Ability to effectively communicate on legal and nonlegal issues with individuals (lawyers and nonlawyers) intra-agency within BPHC and inter-agency across the City and state.
Ability to use independent judgment and discretion to make decisions.
Ability to approach and address problems with an equity lens
Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the role of public health in addressing racism, the social determinants of health, and inequities in health outcomes as well as strategies to advance racial justice and health equity.
Ability to work well with people and be part of a close-knit team
Willingness to have a diverse set of responsibilities and learn varied areas of law and public policy.

Responsibilities

Review and negotiate all BPHC contracts, memoranda of agreement, license agreements, construction contracts, and other related legal agreements.
Review and advise on Massachusetts construction law MGL c. 149.
Serve as the Records Access Officer for BPHC, coordinate internally and externally and respond to public records requests in accordance with the Massachusetts Public Records Law.
Supervise and manage BPHC’s outside counsel on BPHC employees’ immigration or other contract related matters.
Assist management staff in the development and drafting of BPHC policies, and procedures.
Research and draft memoranda regarding legal issues relating to the BPHC and its employees.
Review ethics and open meeting law issues as assigned.
Support other BPHC counsel with litigation and internal investigations as needed.
Work in a confidential capacity.
Perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel.