Deputy General Counsel - Labor and Employment

Agency Overview

The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) oversees over $2 billion in capital programs and projects, and is responsible for capital planning, project delivery, property acquisitions, dispositions, management, and real estate services for the Commonwealth. DCAMM is the steward of all the Commonwealth’s assets, which include 5.5 million square feet of state buildings. As an agency, we care for the people of our state and the future of our planet. We are responsible for all real estate activities, including acquisitions, dispositions and leasing, managing over 100 transactions each year.

• We work with state agencies to create and manage forward-thinking, sustainable buildings to meet the needs of the Commonwealth’s citizens and help achieve a zero-carbon future.
• We are partners with, and advisors to, fellow agencies to help them meet their strategic needs with fiscally responsible building and real estate solutions.
• We support the growth of the Commonwealth’s economy and actively engage with private sector partners to make it easier to do business with the Commonwealth.
• We work to expand access, opportunity, and equity to create more inclusive services, planning and outcomes for all the citizens of the Commonwealth.

General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities 

DCAMM is looking for an attorney to join DCAMM's Office of the General Counsel (OGC) to provide timely and high-quality legal services, advice, and guidance to the Agency regarding labor and employment law and one or more of the following areas of law\: commercial leasing, commercial real estate, construction, design, energy, environmental, and government, including ethics, legislation, and public records. The selected candidate will be expected to provide legal advice and guidance on an array of legal matters involving DCAMM; draft high-quality agreements, memoranda, and other documents; negotiate disputes in the best interest of the Commonwealth; provide analysis and interpretation of applicable laws and regulations, policies, and contract provisions; participate in meetings and decision making on relevant issues and projects; and to perform such other legal services as may be needed to support the General Counsel and DCAMM.    

The selected candidate will be expected to follow a hybrid work model that consists of both in-office and work from home days. 

Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to DCAMM’s Human Resources department, including assisting with employment investigations and providing legal advice in employment matters.
• Provide legal advice, engage in negotiations, review and draft contracts, procurement documents, and other legal documents, and analyze and advise on matters of contract compliance;
• Undertake legal research, prepare memorandum and provide legal advice and counsel in connection with DCAMM’s projects and policies; 
• Demonstrate the ability to work as a member of a team that may include members of other departments, outside agencies, including the Human Resources Division, and municipal and state officials;
• Engage in administrative or judicial proceedings as necessary to advance the interests of DCAMM; 
• Perform such other duties as requested and required by the General Counsel and/or First Deputy General Counsel.

Required Qualifications 

This position requires a J.D. degree, admission to the Massachusetts Bar and at least 7 years of experience as an attorney. 
 

Preferred Qualifications 

In addition, the preferred candidate will have:

• At least 3 to 6 years of experience in Labor Arbitration and/or Employment law – public sector preferred;
• Knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of law including labor and employment law.
• Prior experience in Union setting or government agency;
• Past experience with MCAD, Civil Service, Department of Labor Relations;
• Knowledge of legal research methods and procedures;
• Ability to read and interpret legal documents such as decisions, briefs, opinions and contracts;
• Ability to understand and apply laws, rules and regulations governing agency operations and assigned unit activities;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and to exercise discretion with confidential information;
• Ability to explain the provisions of the laws, rules, regulations and procedures, guidelines and policies governing agency operations and assigned unit activities;
• Ability to gather information through questioning and observing individuals and by examining records and documents; ability to conduct interviews;
• Ability to establish rapport and maintain harmonious working relationships with others;
• Ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress;
• Ability to deal effectively with others; ability to maintain a calm manner in stressful and/or emergency situations;
• Ability to work professionally in adversarial relationships with opposing counsel;
• Ability to assemble items of information in accordance with established procedures; ability to maintain accurate records;
• Ability to give written and oral instructions in a precise, understandable manner; 
• Ability to write concisely and effectively to express thoughts clearly, and to develop ideas in logical sequence;
• Ability to make effective oral presentation; ability to communicate effectively in oral expression.

*For more information about employment at DCAMM, please view our RECRUITMENT VIDEO.