• Draft, amend, and interpret agency regulations, rules, and policies;
• Interpret and provide legal advice on statutes and regulations related to agency affairs including, for example, the Open Meeting Law and Public Records Law, and assist with associated compliance;
• Advise the Commissioners and agency staff, including all divisions, on matters related to G.L. c.23K, G.L. c. 23N, G.L. c.128A, and 205 CMR;
• Advise the Commissioners and agency staff of matters related to the Conflict of Interest Law and the Commission's Enhanced Code of Ethics;
• Coordinate hearing program including assigning hearing officers to appeals, conducting initial evaluation of appeals for sufficiency, overseeing clerk duties, and serving as counsel to Commission for appeals;
• Respond to requests for public records and appeals in accordance with the Public Records Law;
• Manage regulation promulgation process;
• Manage meeting minutes program, including drafting and reviewing drafts;
• Draft, negotiate, and review contracts, MOUs, grants, and similar agreements;
• Oversee the legal department’s involvement in the procurement process;
• Oversee handling of litigation pending against the Commission and coordinate with outside counsel to ensure that the Commission is apprised of the status of cases, and presented with issues requiring strategic decision making;
• Coordinate Special Assistant AG process, as required;
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated capacity for sound legal analysis, legal reasoning, problem solving, and legal research and writing skills;
• Experience with administrative law, government/legislative affairs, and/or litigation;
• An even temperament, principled judgment, and a positive outlook; and
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, and a current license to practice law in Massachusetts.
• At least eight years of experience working in a law firm, corporate in-house legal department, governmental agency, or similar setting.

Our Benefits: Hybrid work environment (up to three days working remotely); MA State Retirement Plan (Pension); a 9000 sq. foot on-site Fitness Center (Boston Office); Tuition Remission for yourself and your spouse to MA Community Colleges and State Universities; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance; 12 paid Holidays; Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan; Flex Spending for Healthcare, Daycare, and Transportation; Three weeks’ Vacation to start, three Personal Days and 15 Sick Days per year; Health Insurance Buy-out option.