Job Description
General Counsel
Executive Bureau
General Counsel's Office
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell seeks a highly motivated and experienced lawyer to serve as General Counsel. The General Counsel is the Attorney General’s lawyer and also supervises the AGO’s General Counsel’s Office. The General Counsel’s Office is the in-house counsel to the Office with responsibility over personnel management and compliance with ethical and legal obligations, including conflict of interest, public records, and professional conduct. The General Counsel reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer.
Primary Duties: Duties for the General Counsel include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for the supervision and management of Attorneys and Paralegals in the General Counsel’s Office;
- Serve as a subject-matter expert on issues involving the State Ethics Law, G.L. c. 268A, conflicts of interest disclosure, and the Rules of Professional Responsibility, including chairing the AGO’s Ethics Committee;
- Represent the AGO when complaints are filed against it before administrative agencies; represent the Office and its employees in response to subpoenas; and represent the AGO in grievance processes pursuant to the collective bargaining agreements;
- Provide guidance and subject-matter expertise to the Human Resources Division and managers on personnel-related matters, including performance issues and requests for accommodation;
- Handle workplace investigations and ensure compliance with Office policies;
- Oversee the AGO’s response to public records requests, creating consistent policy and responses for public records officers across the Office;
- Oversee the appointment, guidelines, and review of Special Assistant Attorneys General, reviewing and approving contracts for legal services by state agencies and answer questions from Special AAsG regarding their obligations under G.L. c. 268A and AGO guidelines; and
- Review and approval of all Memoranda of Understanding, Common Interest Agreements, requests for proposal, contracts, grants, and employee reimbursements.
Position Requirements:
- Graduate (J.D.) of accredited law school, admitted to practice in Massachusetts;
- Minimum 10 years of legal experience, preferably with a management background;
- Knowledge of Massachusetts state government and working knowledge of implementation of state laws, such as Contracting, Conflict of Interest, Public Records, and Records retention;
- Substantial experience working with governmental agencies and/or governmental boards;
- Familiarity with, and experience giving advice relating to, state and professional ethics rules and laws. Criminal ethics experience desired, but not required;
- Demonstrated skills in leadership and the ability to collaborate effectively with peers and other government agencies;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and in writing;
- Candidates must be professional with the ability to work effectively both independently, and in a team environment;
- The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve, including historically marginalized communities, and an interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment;
- A valid driver’s license, as travel across the State is required.
Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt
Salary: $152,194
Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will gladly assist applicants in need of an accommodation. For assistance, contact the Human Resources Division at (617) 963-2041.
Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:
Pamela Spang, Recruitment & Hiring Coordinator
Human Resources Division
(617) 963-2041
The Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As the representative of the Commonwealth and its residents, the Attorney General’s Office strives to ensure that those working in our office reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. The Office encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions.