General Counsel
- Worcester County, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Serve as lead attorney in all legal matters, with a primary focus on landlord-tenant litigation in Housing Court.
- Manage high-volume summary process cases and represent the agency at internal hearings, grievance processes, and administrative proceedings.
- Oversee reasonable accommodation requests in compliance with fair housing laws, including conducting interactive meetings and issuing written decisions.
- Lead or support termination hearings and resolve tenant and landlord disputes through legal and strategic channels.
- Advise executive leadership, board members, and department heads on legal strategy and risk mitigation.
- Provide written legal opinions and research on issues spanning procurement, real estate, construction, ethics, and employment.
- Respond to public records requests in accordance with applicable laws.
- Identify organizational legal risks and recommend proactive strategies to address them.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including those related to construction, grants, services, and personnel.
- Maintain and update agency policies and ensure alignment with federal and state housing regulations.
- Monitor statutory, regulatory, and case law developments, interpreting and applying them to the agency’s operations and policies.
- Support labor negotiations and contribute to the development of collective bargaining agreements.
- Counsel HR leadership on employment issues, workplace investigations, and disciplinary actions.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and advise on staff-related legal matters.
- Supervise attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff within the Legal Department.
- Provide ongoing legal training for internal teams across functional areas.
- Coordinate with outside counsel and government agencies on legal matters, claims, and litigation.