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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission seeks to hire a Deputy General Counsel. This position serves the Commission as a member of the agency’s legal department under the supervision of the General Counsel. As part of the legal team, a Deputy General Counsel will be called upon to offer legal advice and strategy on a wide variety of matters throughout the agency pertaining to the regulatory oversight of casino gaming, sports wagering, horse racing, and other matters under the Commission’s purview and to offer leadership, mentoring, and support to less experienced attorneys in the legal department. Unique issues may arisedailythatrequirecarefulresearch,thoughtfulanalysis,andresponse to which the person serving in this capacity will be expected to diligently attend.Ultimately, aDeputy General Counselassistsinhelping toensurethat the legalteam provides sound,timely,andethicallegaladvice to all Commissioners and agency staff. Specific duties and responsibilities may include, but not be limited to, the following: * Draft, amend, and interpret agency regulations, rules, and policies; * Interpret and provide legal advice on statutes and regulations related to agency affairs including, for example, the Open Meeting Law and Public Records Law, and assist with associated compliance; * Advise the Commissioners and agency staff, including all divisions, on matters related to G.L. c.23K, G.L. c. 23N, G.L. c.128A, and 205 CMR; * Advise the Commissioners and agency staff of matters related to the Conflict of Interest Law and the Commission's Enhanced Code of Ethics; * Coordinate hearing program including assigning hearing officers to appeals, conducting initial evaluation of appeals for sufficiency, overseeing clerk duties, and serving as counsel to Commission for appeals; * Respond to requests for public records and appeals in accordance with the Public Records Law; * Manage regulation promulgation process; * Manage meeting minutes program, including drafting and reviewing drafts; * Draft, negotiate, and review contracts, MOUs, grants, and similar agreements; * Oversee the legal department’s involvement in the procurement process; * Oversee handling of litigation pending against the Commission and coordinate with outside counsel to ensure that the Commission is apprised of the status of cases, and presented with issues requiring strategic decision making; * Coordinate Special Assistant AG process, as required; * Other duties as assigned. * Demonstratedcapacityforsound legalanalysis,legalreasoning,problemsolving,and legalresearchand writingskills; * Experience with administrative law, government/legislative affairs, and/or litigation; * An even temperament, principled judgment, and a positive outlook; and * Strong oral and written communication skills. Education and Experience: * A/Juris Doctor/degreefromanaccredited lawschool,anda currentlicensetopracticelawinMassachusetts. * Atleasteightyearsofexperienceworking inalawfirm,corporatein-house legaldepartment,governmentalagency, or similar setting. Our Benefits: Hybrid work environment (up to three days working remotely); MA State Retirement Plan (Pension); a 9000 sq. foot on-site Fitness Center (Boston Office); Tuition Remission for yourself and your spouse to MA Community Colleges and State Universities; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance; 12 paid Holidays; Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan; Flex Spending for Healthcare, Daycare, and Transportation; Three weeks’ Vacation to start, three Personal Days and 15 Sick Days per year; Health Insurance Buy-out option. Salary is commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will be required to pass an extensive background check that includes a full credit check, CORI, drug screen, fingerprinting, and a review of tax filing standing with the MA Department of Revenue and IRS. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is responsible for the implementation of the expanded gaming law (Chapter 194 of the Acts of 2011). Under the law, the Commission is tasked with establishing a regulatory framework for the solicitation, licensing, taxation, and oversight of a maximum of three casino licenses and one slots parlor license in Massachusetts. It is the policy of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status that is protected by federal, state, or local law. Job: Unclassified* *Organization: Massachusetts Gaming Commission *Title: *Deputy General Counsel Location: Massachusetts-101 Federal Street - Boston Requisition ID: 240002V1