Public Sector Counsel – Procurement, Ethics & Records

Boston Bar Association; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000/yr

35-hour work week with hybrid schedule

Back up Child/Elder Care

Retirement savings with pension and 2x

Comprehensive health, dental, vision

12 paid holidays + generous time off

Disability: short-term & long-term

Central Boston office, easy transit

Job summary

MassHousing seeks a skilled in-house attorney to provide legal counsel across procurement, contracts, public records, and regulatory compliance. You will guide leadership on ethics, governance, and risk management, and manage outside counsel in disputes and proceedings.

The role requires a J.D., 7+ years of relevant legal experience, and active admission to the Massachusetts Bar. Hybrid work and a Boston-based office support a balanced schedule with strong public service impact.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible legal experience.
• Massachusetts Bar membership or ability to obtain admission promptly.
• Expertise in public records laws, state ethics, and regulatory compliance.
• Working knowledge of employment, contract, procurement, and administrative law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on procurement activities and related solicitations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex agency contracts and MOUs.
• Oversee compliance with public records laws and guide staff on disclosures and exemptions.
• Advise on ethics, governance, and regulatory compliance for agency operations.
• Supervise outside counsel in disputes and administrative proceedings.

Skills

Juris Doctor

Public records laws

Procurement law

Employment law

Contract law

Administrative law

Bar admission

Travel readiness

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

MassHousing seeks a skilled in-house attorney to provide legal counsel across procurement, contracts, public records, and regulatory compliance. You will guide leadership on ethics, governance, and risk management, and manage outside counsel in disputes and proceedings.

The role requires a J.D., 7+ years of relevant legal experience, and active admission to the Massachusetts Bar. Hybrid work and a Boston-based office support a balanced schedule with strong public service impact.