Role OverviewThe Department of Developmental Services (DDS) seeks a dynamic and strategic Deputy General Counsel, Privacy Unit, to serve as a key legal advisor to Senior Management within the agency and provide legal advice on a broad range of issues, including the interpretation of statutes and regulations, privacy issues including HIPAA, public records law, CORI, investigations, risk management, forensic involvement of individuals served by the department, human rights, and end of life issues.
What You Will Do
Provides advice and counsel to Agency Senior Staff related to legal issues, including Medicaid law, privacy law, public records law, research and review, and administrative law. Drafts policies, memoranda, regulations, correspondence, and pleadings in furtherance of the legal work of the Department.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will direct, coordinate, and assist in the management and defense of lawsuits filed against the department and works with the office of the attorney general.
Requirements
- Current Massachusetts bar license
- at least five (5) years in the practice of law with emphasis on privacy, public records, research and review, administrative appeals, health care and related law
- Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication abilities, both written and in person
- Ability to work under pressure and to produce professional results, and experience in the field of human services and working with individuals with disabilities
- Superior leadership experience, particularly in cultivating high-performing teams, and developing and maintaining excellent relations with staff
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Comprehensive benefits
- Paid holidays
- Salary placement determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education
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