General Counsel

Mass Convention CenterAuthority•Boston, MA

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About The Position

Serves as chief legal adviser to MCCA; provides day-to-day legal, strategic and policy advice and service on a diverse range of Authority matters; counsels management with respect to legal ramifications of the Authority’s activities and undertakings, legal services as required in judicial, administrative and regulatory proceedings. Oversees compliance and regulatory matters; Utilizes outside counsel to complement available internal legal resources in performing the duties.

Requirements

Law degree (J. D.) plus Massachusetts Bar Certification with a minimum of ten (10) years related experience and/or training including a thorough understanding of State Construction and Procurement laws.
Ability to negotiate effectively and be highly organized.
Knowledge of state-of-the-art computer word processing and analytical tools such as Excel.
An experienced leader and executive with appropriate industry or like experience.
An energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.
A strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus.
A well-organized and self-directed individual who is "politically savvy" and a team player.
An intelligent and articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses excellent communication skills.
A good educator who is trustworthy and willing to share information and serve as a mentor.
An excellent negotiator who is experienced in contracts and change management.
A decisive individual who possesses a "big picture" perspective and is well versed in systems.
A commitment to the MCCA’s Mission and the ability to be flexible.

Responsibilities

Prepares legal documents and contracts
Either personally or through theAssistant orAssociate General Counsel, supervises legal aspects of the Authority’s organizational and business transactions. Prepares reports and statements ofa legalnature.
Participates in senior management policy deliberations andidentifieslegal issues and related questions.
Assists in governmental relations and employee and labor relations as requested.
Participates in the union negotiations
Advises andassistsin insurance procedures and risk management
Oversees the documentation process for all contracts
Maintains anup-to-dateknowledge of state construction and procurement laws and related regulations.
Directs MCCA’s defense against suits or claims.
Prepares the prosecution of the MCCA's claims against others.
Supervises and coordinatesthe workof outside counsel and consults with them on sensitive legal issues.
Oversees the development and management of budgets. Supervises thefinancial managementof the office of the general counsel.
Drafts, reviews andapprovespolicies and procedures, bylaws,resolutionsand other documents related to governance and regulatory compliance of the MCCA.
Anticipates andidentifieslegal issues of concern to senior MCCA officials and develops legal strategies and solutions, often in situations of great financial,politicaland or/public significance, and with limited time for assessing alternatives.
Supervises the drafting of contracts and related documents for participation in partnerships, procurement ofgoodsand services, and affiliations with other organizations.
Acts as Assistant Clerk to the Board of Directors, records,distributesmeeting minutesand materials.
Assistswith legal issues related to construction projects.
Produces Bid and Specification requirements withassistanceof Contract Administrator
Oversees procurement,purchasingand contract administration processes.
Assistin the development of internal policies andprocedures,interface with executive management.
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and/or Board of Directors