City of Boston · 1 month ago
Assistant Corporation Counsel III (LAW)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThe City of Boston's Mayor's Office of Housing is responsible for overseeing affordable housing programs and services. The Assistant Corporation Counsel III will provide legal support for the office, specializing in the Inclusionary Zoning program and handling a variety of legal issues, agreements, and litigation.
Government
Responsibilities
Advises MOH on myriad issues impacting government entities, including but not limited to the City’s Inclusionary Zoning program, policy matters, procurement, open meeting laws, public records law, and state conflict of interest laws
Negotiates and reviews legal terms for MOH transactions, including real estate disposition and financing documents, affordable housing agreements, contracts, memoranda of agreement, and memoranda of understanding
Provides legal guidance and support in the enforcement of agreements, policies, and ordinances
Mentors attorneys (ACC I, II) in the conduct of their litigation, contract review, contract negotiation, and departmental advising
Represents the City in federal and state courts and administrative agencies, including, but not limited to, MOH-specific litigation and zoning cases
Reviews MOH-specific ordinances and policies
Researches legal issues and renders opinions to City officials
Drafts and maintains all legal documents and templates for the City’s Inclusionary Zoning program, closely tracking all cases and legal work in a shared internal system
Performs related work as required
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate
At least four to six (4-6) years of experience as a lawyer in a law firm or within a government agency, with an additional preference for at least one (1) year in a supervisory or senior capacity
Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with no disciplinary record
Ability to exercise good judgment
Clear and effective writing skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent legal research skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Highly motivated self-starter
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Westlaw, and Social Law Library
Company
City of Boston
City of Boston is a government agency.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.26MKey Investors
Consumer Product Safety Commission
2024-07-02Grant· $0.26M
Leadership Team
Daniel Rothman
Chief Technology Officer
Ashley Groffenberger
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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2026-01-22
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