General Counsel

Summary

Serves as chief legal adviser to MCCA; provides day-to-day legal, strategic and policy advice and service on a diverse range of Authority matters; counsels management with respect to legal ramifications of the Authority's activities and undertakings, legal services as required in judicial, administrative and regulatory proceedings. Oversees compliance and regulatory matters; utilizes outside counsel to complement available internal legal resources in performing the duties.

The Authority’s Executive Director may designate various other activities. The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time for any reason, including reasonable accommodation.

Some of the following will be undertaken under the direction of or in conjunction with the Assistant or Associate General Counsel.

• Prepares legal documents and contracts
• Either personally or through the Assistant or Associate General Counsel, supervises legal aspects of the Authority’s organizational and business transactions. Prepares reports and statements of a legal nature.
• Participates in senior management policy deliberations and identifies legal issues and related questions.
• Assists in governmental relations and employee and labor relations as requested.
• Participates in the union negotiations
• Advises and assists in insurance procedures and risk management
• Oversees the documentation process for all contracts
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of state construction and procurement laws and related regulations.
• Directs MCCA’s defense against suits or claims.
• Prepares the prosecution of the MCCA's claims against others.
• Supervises and coordinates the work of outside counsel and consults with them on sensitive legal issues.

• Oversees the development and management of budgets. Supervises the financial management of the office of the general counsel.
• Drafts, reviews and approves policies and procedures, bylaws, resolutions and other documents related to governance and regulatory compliance of the MCCA.
• Anticipates and identifies legal issues of concern to senior MCCA officials and develops legal strategies and solutions, often in situations of great financial, political and/or public significance, and with limited time for assessing alternatives.
• Supervises the drafting of contracts and related documents for participation in partnerships, procurement of goods and services, and affiliations with other organizations.
• Acts as Assistant Clerk to the Board of Directors, records, distributes meeting minutes and materials.
• Assists with legal issues related to construction projects.
• Produces Bid and Specification requirements with assistance of Contract Administrator
• Oversees procurement, purchasing and contract administration processes.
• Assist in the development of internal policies and procedures, interface with executive management.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and/or Board of Directors

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Supervision as required is provided by the Executive Director and Board of Directors

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises employees in the Legal Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees when necessary; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Law degree (J.D.) plus Massachusetts Bar Certification with a minimum of ten (10) years related experience and/or training including a thorough understanding of State Construction and Procurement laws. Ability to negotiate effectively and be highly organized. Knowledge of state-of-the-art computer word processing and analytical tools such as Excel.

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