What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate General Counsel position at Mass.gov?
About the Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General (“Treasury”)
Our mission is to manage and safeguard the State's public deposits and investments through sound business practices for the exclusive benefits of our citizens, and perform these duties with integrity, excellence, and leadership. Additionally, we strive to provide economic opportunity, stability, and security for every Massachusetts resident.
We are committed to excellence in recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse and qualified individuals. We value the culture of diversity and professionalism in the workplace, and strongly believe that our workforce should reflect our community.
Purpose of the Job :
The Associate General Counsel of the Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General (“Treasury”) provides legal assistance to the Treasury’s various departments, divisions, and quasi-independent agencies. The departments, divisions, and quasi-independent agencies include the Unclaimed Property Division, Cash Management, Administration and Finance, Veterans’ Bonus Division, Office of Economic Empowerment, Human Resources, Deferred Compensation, and Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities :
- Provide legal advice to the Treasury Executive Office and staff of departments and quasi-independent Treasury agencies, on the interpretation of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and case law; contract negotiation and / or interpretation; and internal policy and procedure development and implementation.
- Advise senior Treasury staff, Human Resources department, and employees on issues related to federal and state employment and labor laws, including conducting workplace investigations and responding to grievances and employment claims.
- Represent the Treasury in administrative proceedings, including before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Division of Labor Relations, the Division of Administrative Law Appeals, and in state and federal court proceedings.
- Assist in the development, drafting, and implementation of Treasury policies, regulations, and interpretative materials.
- Advise the Unclaimed Property Division on legal claim reviews, which includes providing advice to Unclaimed Property Division staff on issues related to M.G.L. c.200A.
- Serve as a liaison to the Office of the Attorney General and manage outside counsel in litigation and / or administrative procedures involving the Treasury.
- Review and monitor proposed legislation and regulations regarding the Treasury and quasi-independent Treasury agencies.
- Provide legal advice to Treasury staff on compliance with the laws applicable to the procurement of goods and services and Massachusetts General Laws chapters 66 (Public Records), 30A, §§ 18-25 (Open Meetings), and 268A (Conduct of Public Officials), regulations, and interpretative case law.
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Hybrid Work Environment :
All new hires at the Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General (Treasury) will go through an In-Office Orientation Period consisting of a combination of virtual, in-person and on-the-job training so as to assimilate to the Treasury’s culture and work environment. Following the initial In-Office Orientation Period a gradual transition to hybrid work will take place over the first 3-8 weeks of employment.
The hybrid work environment will consist of a minimum of two (2) days in the office each week, with one of those days being either a Monday or a Friday. There will be an additional (1) day in the office per month for a mandatory in-person department meeting.
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