Senior Corporate Counsel Procurement & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work schedule

Retirement plan (pension + match)

Health, dental and vision plans

12 paid holidays

Disability insurance

Central Boston office

Job summary

MassHousing is seeking a Corporate Counsel in Boston to provide legal guidance on procurement, contracting, and public records compliance. The role supports ethics, governance, and HR-related legal matters within a public housing agency.

The candidate should have a JD, Massachusetts Bar admission, and substantial experience in public-sector law and employment law, with the ability to advise leadership and staff on complex regulatory issues.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar, or ability to obtain admission promptly.
• Expertise in public records laws, state ethics requirements, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal review and guidance on Agency procurement activities and related solicitations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex Agency contracts, MOUs, interagency agreements, and other legal documents.
• Advise on procurement processes including RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and sole source justifications.
• Oversee MassHousing’s compliance with public records laws and provide staff guidance.
• Supervise staff responsible for public records intake, review, and production.
• Advise on corporate governance matters and governance requirements.

Skills

Legal guidance

Procurement law

Public sector law

Employment law

Regulatory compliance

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Massachusetts Bar admission

Job description

MassHousing is seeking a Corporate Counsel in Boston to provide legal guidance on procurement, contracting, and public records compliance. The role supports ethics, governance, and HR-related legal matters within a public housing agency.

The candidate should have a JD, Massachusetts Bar admission, and substantial experience in public-sector law and employment law, with the ability to advise leadership and staff on complex regulatory issues.