Assistant General Counsel — Benefits & Investments

City of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston Retirement System is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to provide legal advice on benefits, litigation, and investments. You will work directly with the General Counsel, Executive Officer, and Board Trustees to ensure regulatory compliance and effective legal services for the system’s members.

You will lead disability case preparation, represent the system in hearings or oversee outside counsel, and support board processes.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time or equivalent part-time practice in litigation, administrative procedure, or investments.
• Law degree from a certified law school and admission to the Massachusetts Bar.
• Familiarity with MGL chapter 32 and regulations governing benefits and investments.
• Knowledge of administrative law and procedure is advantageous.
• Experience in a unionized civil service environment is helpful.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Directly report to the General Counsel, Executive Officer, and Board Trustees.
• Ensure legal compliance of the Board's benefits and investments programs.
• Attend disability review officer hearings and prepare disability cases for Board presentation.
• Provide legal advice and assistance to staff and Board on disputes and regulatory matters.
• Litigate or supervise outside counsel for denied benefits and agency/court disputes.
• Assist with board preparation, meetings, and outreach to members and representatives.
• Interpret PERAC rulings and communicate regulatory decisions to managers and staff.
• Ensure compliance with 91A earnings reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and document best practices.

Skills

Litigation

Administrative procedure

Investments

Attention to detail

Judgment

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Massachusetts Bar Admission

Job description

The Boston Retirement System is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to provide legal advice on benefits, litigation, and investments. You will work directly with the General Counsel, Executive Officer, and Board Trustees to ensure regulatory compliance and effective legal services for the system’s members.

You will lead disability case preparation, represent the system in hearings or oversee outside counsel, and support board processes.