Role OverviewThe General Counsel is a key member of the agency's senior management team who sets policies and determines priorities for the legal team. The General Counsel contributes to the formulating of GIC policy by reviewing recommendations, advising the senior staff of legal implications, and providing alternatives based on a thorough knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations.
What You Will Do
Serves as an agency on a wide range of legal topics and provides strategic and legal insight into proposed policies and procedures. Provides legal advice for the agency's programs, including drafting, negotiating, and mediating contracts.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The General Counsel will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of legal topics, including healthcare regulations, municipal law, and HIPAA. The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Requirements
- Member in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar Association
- At least seven (7) years of relevant work experience, preferably within the health care, employee benefits, or insurance environment
- Demonstrated experience conducting legal research, preparing for court cases, and testifying in court
- Prior experience litigating cases in court, preferably related to the healthcare industry
- Prior experience working in a municipal environment
- At least three (3) years of supervisory experience, preferably within a municipal and/or union environment
- Prior experience mediating conflicts
- Advanced and thorough knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate and build consensus
- Ability to read, comprehend, and draft complex legal documents
- Must be able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Must be detail-oriented
- Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Outstanding suite of employee benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
- Affirmative action employer
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