Senior Counsel — Housing & Inclusionary Zoning

City of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal legal department is seeking an Assistant Corporation Counsel III to provide legal support for housing programs, particularly the Inclusionary Zoning initiative. Responsibilities include advising on legal issues, negotiating legal terms, and representing the City in court. Candidates must have a Juris Doctorate and 4-6 years of legal experience, preferably with supervisory duties. Strong writing, legal research, and communication skills are essential. Boston residency is required.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience as a lawyer, with a preference for supervisory experience.
• Licensed to practice in Massachusetts with no disciplinary record.
• Highly motivated self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal issues impacting government entities.
• Negotiate and review legal terms for transactions.
• Provide legal guidance in enforcing agreements and policies.
• Mentor junior attorneys in litigation and departmental advising.
• Represent the City in federal and state courts.

Skills

Effective writing skills

Legal research skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Westlaw

Social Law Library

Job description

A municipal legal department is seeking an Assistant Corporation Counsel III to provide legal support for housing programs, particularly the Inclusionary Zoning initiative. Responsibilities include advising on legal issues, negotiating legal terms, and representing the City in court. Candidates must have a Juris Doctorate and 4-6 years of legal experience, preferably with supervisory duties. Strong writing, legal research, and communication skills are essential. Boston residency is required.