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| Company: | MA Gaming Commission, MA | ||
| Job Title: | Deputy General Counsel |
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| Job Category: | General Corporate [ View All General Corporate Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 67237 | ||
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| *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; The Massachusetts Gaming Commission seeks to hire a Deputy General Counsel. This position serves the Commission as a member of the agency’s legal department under the supervision of the General Counsel. As part of the legal team, a Deputy General Counsel will be called upon to offer legal advice and strategy on a wide variety of matters throughout the agency pertaining to the regulatory oversight of casino gaming, sports wagering, horse racing, and other matters under the Commission’s purview and to offer leadership, mentoring, and support to less experienced attorneys in the legal department. Unique issues may arise daily that require careful research, thoughtful analysis, and response to which the person serving in this capacity will be expected to diligently attend. Ultimately, a Deputy General Counsel assists in helping to ensure that the legal team provides sound, timely, and ethical legal advice to all Commissioners and agency staff. Specific duties and responsibilities may include, but not be limited to, the following: 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. Qualifications 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. Salary is commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will be required to pass an extensive background check that includes a full credit check, CORI, drug screen, fingerprinting, and a review of tax filing standing with the MA Department of Revenue and IRS. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is responsible for the implementation of the expanded gaming law (Chapter 194 of the Acts of 2011). Under the law, the Commission is tasked with establishing a regulatory framework for the solicitation, licensing, taxation, and oversight of a maximum of three casino licenses and one slots parlor license in Massachusetts. It is the policy of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status that is protected by federal, state, or local law. Official Title: Deputy General Counsel, MGC Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-101 Federal Street - Boston Job: Unclassified Agency: Massachusetts Gaming Commission Schedule: Full-time Shift: Day Job Posting: Feb 28, 2024, 10:43:35 PM Number of Openings: 1 Salary: 98,092.00 - 131,101.00 Yearly If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Trupti Banda - 6179798400 Bargaining Unit: Non Confidential: No Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes 67237 in house jobs, go in house with jdhuntr in house jobs, in house counsel jobs, in-house jobs CA, General Counsel jobs, in house counsel jobs DC, in house counsel jobs Florida, in house counsel jobs NY, Entertainment business affairs counsel, legal jobs, legal jobs Los Angeles, legal jobs New York, legal jobs, law jobs, corporate counsel jobs, corporate lawyer jobs, general counsel jobs, lawyer jobs California, in-house jobs TX, in-house jobs NJ, in-house jobs IL, in-house jobs San Francisco, in-house jobs GA, government contacts, amazon legal jobs, apple legal jobs, amazon in house jobs, chief of staff, Litigation Counsel, General Corporate |
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| Company: | MA Gaming Commission | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time | ||
| Salary: | Unspecified | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Boston, MA USA | ||
| Post Date: | 03/22/2024 | ||
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