Associate General Counsel

Mass Convention CenterAuthority•Boston, MA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel will work closely on all day-to-day legal activities arising in the course of the operations of the MCCA. The Associate General Counsel will provide legal assistance in all areas throughout the MCCA, as well as in required judicial and administrative proceedings.

Requirements

Law degree
Massachusetts Bar Admission
Minimum of 7 years related legal experience and/or training
Thorough understanding of Public Procurement, Labor and Employment, Discrimination laws, and c.286A
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the essential functions

Nice To Haves

Well-organized
Proven leaders
Strong organizational skills
Analytical thinking abilities
Proven management abilities
Flexible
Team players
Strong oral and written communication skills
Committed to the MCCA’s Mission

Responsibilities

Drafts and reviews legal documents and contracts including Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications, procurement materials, sales contracts and booking documents as well as other legal documents.
Provides legal advice to MCCA staff on issues relating to the day-to-day operation of the MCCA.
Leads efforts with outside counsel in the defense of the MCCA against suits or claims in judicial and administrative proceedings.
As directed by the General Counsel, participates in the defense of various legal claims or coordinates with outside counsel in preparing the prosecution of the MCCA’s claims.
Reviews, analyzes, and provides advice in response to correspondence, notices, claims or submissions regarding legal issues relating to the Authority's operations and functions.
Provides legal representation in union negotiations and labor relations issues with respect to the MCCA various bargaining units.
Works closely with state and city officials on legal matters to represent the MCCA.
Draft and/or reviews internal procedures, forms and other documentation relating to the legal obligations of the MCCA.
Assists in the preparation of the Board minutes, including preparation of board votes and various board subcommittee minutes and the MCCA’s Designer Selection Panel.
Assist sales staff and leads MCCA client contract negotiations.
Manage duties and responsibilities of outside counsel as directed.
Legal lead on construction related issues, including public construction bids relating to all MCCA facilities.
Represents the MCCA in all legal aspects of procurement, including but not limited to: contract, negotiations, bid protest, claims, dispute resolution, audits and investigations.
Oversee as directed the purchasing department regarding procurement of goods and services for the MCCA’s review.
Manages the purchasing department to include oversight of enforced asset and warehouse controls.
In the absence of the General Counsel this job may include supervision of employees within the Legal Department, to include coaching, counseling and inspection of work performed.