Senior Legal Counsel, Litigation

Massachusetts Port Authority•Boston, MA

17h

About The Position

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel, Litigation to join their dynamic legal team. This role is crucial in supporting Massport's mission of connecting people and businesses globally through air, land, and sea, while also managing significant real estate assets that contribute $20 billion to the region's economy. The legal team empowers Massport to drive economic growth, ensure safe and efficient global transportation, and shape the waterfront landscape by navigating complex laws and upholding integrity. The ideal candidate will bring sound judgment, strategic thinking, and public accountability to high-visibility legal matters, offering clear, practical guidance to support informed decision-making. This role requires collaboration, service orientation, and the ability to balance legal risk with operational priorities, serving the public interest and advancing an organization with broad impact.

Requirements

J.D. from accredited law school required.
Admission to Massachusetts Bar required.
10+ years civil litigation experience preferred, including substantial trial and motion experience before state and federal courts, experience with all aspects of the discovery process and summary judgment process and experience in preparing dispositive motions and supporting memoranda.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in legal analysis, document drafting and negotiations.

Responsibilities

Represents Massport in complex litigation matters across courts, administrative bodies, and regulatory forums, exercising sound judgment whether Massport is a plaintiff or defendant.
Develops and recommends effective legal strategies across a broad range of substantive areas, balancing legal risk, precedent, and organizational priorities.
Manages a diverse and active caseload, collaborating closely with outside counsel and guiding matters through all stages of litigation.
Provides clear legal analysis and counsel to Massport staff, translating laws, case decisions, and regulatory developments into practical guidance that supports operations and policy decisions.