Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel III (LAW)

Overview

The Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel (“ACC”) in the Government Services Division within the City of Boston Law Department serves as general counsel for the City of Boston’s various departments. The Senior ACC is responsible for comprehensive representation and support of city departments, including advising departments on a broad range of legal issues, reviewing and negotiating agreements, drafting policies and legislation, and all stages of litigation in both state and federal court. The Senior ACC must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, excellent, clear, and effective writing skills, enjoy client interaction, be prepared to represent clients on a mix of advisory, transactional, and litigation matters, and have the ability to thoughtfully address new and emerging issues. 

 

 

Responsibilities

 

• Advises the City on myriad issues impacting government entities, including policy matters, procurement, open meeting laws, public records law, and state conflict of interest laws.
• Negotiates and reviews legal terms for larger departmental transactions, including contracts, memoranda of agreement, and memoranda of understanding.
• Mentors attorneys (ACC I, II) in the conduct of their litigation, contract review, contract negotiation, and departmental advising.
• Represents the City in federal and state courts and administrative agencies including, but not limited to, department-specific litigation, contract disputes, zoning cases, parking cases, and licensing appeals.
• Reviews department-specific ordinances and policies.
• Researches legal issues and renders opinions to City officials.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate.
• At least 5 - 13 years of experience as a lawyer in a law firm or within a government agency, with an additional preference for at least 1 year in a supervisory or senior capacity.
• Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with no disciplinary record.
• Ability to exercise good judgment.
• Clear and effective writing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Westlaw, and Social Law Library.

 

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

 

Terms:

Union/Grade/Salary Plan: Non-Union/MM2/GR 13

Hours per week: 35