General Counsel – Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

The Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities is seeking a General Counsel!

AGENCY MISSION:

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is charged with creating more homes in Massachusetts and lowering housing costs for residents.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE:

The General Counsel reports directly to the Secretary and is responsible for advising the Secretary and the staff of the EOHLC on legal and policy issues; supervising and managing the staff of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC); coordinating legal matters and activities throughout the Secretariat, and with the Governor’s Office of Legal Counsel. The General Counsel is responsible for reviewing any official action of the Secretary or the Secretariat for legal adequacy. The position involves the application of a mix of legal, managerial and policy expertise. The General Counsel represents the Secretary and the Secretariat in interagency and outside meetings as required and communicates directly with stakeholders and the public regarding legal matters.

The General Counsel directly, or through oversight, participates in the negotiation and approval of contracts, agreements, and memoranda of understanding between EOHLC and other governmental and private entities. The General Counsel serves as the Secretariat’s legal representative for disputes or lawsuits including coordination with the Office of the Attorney General or other investigatory agency in the event of litigation or an internal investigation.

The General Counsel collaborates with the Undersecretary/Chief of Staff to provide input into setting agency priorities and performance strategies and participates in strategy sessions with senior managers. They sensitize, educate and inform EOHLC staff relative to potential legal issues in the administration of EOHLC programs and policies and the utilization of Secretariat funds. The General Counsel works with the Division heads, Chief Financial Officer and key State Finance Law Compliance appointees to ensure Department compliance with state finance law requirements. They identify state finance law and other legal requirements applicable to the Department and assist in the development of appropriate staff training to support staff compliance.

The General Counsel oversees the Legal Division which includes 30 staff and will directly supervise 5 attorneys.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.