Senior City Counsel: Litigation & Policy Advisor

Boston Bar Association; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Boston seeks a Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel III to advise city leaders on municipal law matters and represent the City in civil actions, arbitrations, administrative hearings, mediations, and negotiations. The role involves drafting ordinances, negotiating with third parties, and supervising junior attorneys.

The position requires a JD, 5–6 years’ experience, MA licensure with a clean record, and strong writing and communication skills. Boston residency is required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Five to six years of legal experience in law firm or government.
• Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with no disciplinary record.
• Supervisory legal experience preferred.
• Excellent writing and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Westlaw, and Social Law Library.

Responsibilities

• Mentor attorneys (ACC I, II) in litigation, contract review, and advisory work.
• Manage a caseload and represent the City in state and federal court and other proceedings.
• Provide representation in personal injury, civil rights, contract disputes, and education-related matters.
• Advise City on policy issues, procurement, open meeting laws, public records; confidentiality laws and conflict of interest laws.
• Perform legal research, draft opinions, and review contracts, memoranda, ordinances, and other documents.
• Conduct specialized municipal law work in areas like workers’ compensation, tax foreclosures, public construction, and education.

Skills

Legal writing

Communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Westlaw

Social Law Library

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Microsoft Office

Westlaw

Social Law Library

Job description

City of Boston seeks a Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel III to advise city leaders on municipal law matters and represent the City in civil actions, arbitrations, administrative hearings, mediations, and negotiations. The role involves drafting ordinances, negotiating with third parties, and supervising junior attorneys.

The position requires a JD, 5–6 years’ experience, MA licensure with a clean record, and strong writing and communication skills. Boston residency is required.