Senior Associate General Counsel

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Boston, MA

16d•$104,383 - $117,431

About The Position

The Senior Associate General Counsel provides in-house legal support to the General Counsel, Executive Director, and all MSBA departments on a wide range of legal matters, including statutory and regulatory compliance, procurement, contracts, design and construction, and public/administrative law. This role works closely with the General Counsel to manage legal matters involving the MSBA’s operations and oversees key functions within the legal department.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Member in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar.
Minimum of six (6) years of related legal experience.
Strong legal research and writing skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with senior leadership.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work independently.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory or leadership experience.
Experience with Massachusetts regulatory law, municipal law, and/or public authorities, particularly regarding procurement and contracts.
Knowledge of Massachusetts laws, including M.G.L. Chapters 7C, 30, 30B, 149, and 149A.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice on matters including contracts, employment, public construction, procurement, municipal law, administrative law, education law, ethics law, open meeting law, and public records law.
Lead key functions of the Legal Department, including work related to public meetings, MSBA regulations, procurements, and contracts.
Draft, negotiate, and administer agreements with districts, vendors, consultants, and contractors; maintain and update MSBA standard contracts and templates.
Review municipal procurement documentation to ensure compliance with MSBA policy and relevant laws.
Prepare funding agreements, certifications, and other documents required to support MSBA grant programs.
Conduct legal research; prepare legal opinions, memoranda, reports, and correspondence.
Represent the MSBA in meetings with districts, municipalities, owner’s project managers, design professionals, and other stakeholders.
Attend meetings of the MSBA Board of Directors, Designer Selection Panel, and Owner’s Project Management Approval Panel.
Ensure implementation of MSBA policies, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures.
Perform additional legal duties as assigned.