Senior Associate General Counsel

Job Title: Senior Associate General Counsel

Department: Legal

Reports To: General Counsel

FLSA Status: Exempt

Grade: 13

Salary: $104,383 - $117,431

Job Summary:

Assist with providing in-house legal advice and support to the General Counsel, the Executive Director and all MSBA departments on a range of legal issues, including statutory and regulatory compliance, procurements, contracts, design, construction, and administrative/public law. Work closely with the General Counsel in the management of legal matters related to the MSBA and its operation, and in other areas of responsibility under the General Counsel. Manage certain areas of the MSBA legal department’s key functions.

• Provide advice and counsel to MSBA administration and staff regarding contracts, employment law, municipal law, administrative law, education law, public construction law, employment law, public records law, public procurement law, ethics law, open meeting law; provide formal and informal legal opinions to MSBA administration and staff
• Lead several of the legal department’s key functions including work related to public meetings, MSBA regulations, procurements and contracts
• Interpret laws, regulations, and opinions; analyze and provide guidance on how they affect the MSBA
• Ensure the implementation of the MSBA’s policies and procedures
• Draft, negotiate and administer the Authority’s contracts with vendors and consultants
• Manage maintenance of MSBA standard contracts, including funding agreements for districts and contracts for vendors and contractors; review and periodically update the MSBA standard contracts; manage legal department staff assigned to contract review
• Review municipal procurement documents and process to ensure compliance with MSBA policy and procedures
• Draft/prepare funding agreements, certifications, and other documents necessary for the successful administration of the MSBA’s grant program
• Respond to public law matters, including, but not limited to, the open meeting law and ethics laws
• Draft and review reports, correspondence, memoranda, legal agreements and other documents
• Represent the MSBA in meetings with school, district and municipal personnel, owner’s project manager and design professionals
• Assist school, district and municipal personnel in understanding the Authority’s regulations, guidelines and requirements
• Attend meetings of the Board of Directors, Designer Selection Panel and Owner’s Project Management Approval Panel as requested
• Review Statement of Interests and other documents submitted by school, district and municipal personnel, as requested
• Conduct research into a variety of legal issues
• Assist the General Counsel and legal staff with all other MSBA Legal matters
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Supervise approximately three employees

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Member in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar
• At least six years of related experience as an attorney
• Prior managerial experience preferred
• Prior experience with Massachusetts regulatory law municipal law, and/or public authorities is preferred, especially regarding contracts and procurements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including writing, proofreading and editing skills
• Strong legal research skills
• Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and present complex information in a clear, concise, and understandable manner.
• Mature interpersonal style; ability to interact with a diverse range of people
• Demonstrated professionalism
• Must also have the ability to manage multiple projects effectively and efficiently, and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with senior management
• Excellent organizational, follow-up, and attention to detail skills
• Demonstrated ability to think independently, be proactive, and take initiative. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Knowledge of Massachusetts laws, including M.G. L. Chapters 7 C, 30 30B, 149, and 149A preferred

This job description is intended to be general and will evolve over time. The description is subject to periodic updating. At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.