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Massachusetts Port Authority · 1 month ago

Deputy Chief Legal Counsel, Commercial, Real Estate, and Infrastructure

65 1 Harborside Drive, Boston, MA, 02128, US

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$250K/yr - $275K/yr

12+ years exp

The Massachusetts Port Authority is a dynamic organization that connects people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. As Deputy Chief Legal Counsel, Commercial, Real Estate, and Infrastructure, you will provide strategic legal counsel, lead legal teams, oversee high-impact contracts, and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

Travel

Responsibilities

Provides strategic legal counsel and guidance on complex issues, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable laws

Leads and develops legal teams, fostering collaboration while managing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Oversees and negotiates high-impact contracts, real estate transactions, and leasing agreements with precision and sound judgment

Acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and represents the Chief Legal Counsel when needed, driving effective solutions across the organization

Qualification

J.D.Massachusetts Bar membershipComplex transactional experienceCommercial leasingReal estate developmentConstruction lawContractingBusiness lawLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationAdaptability

Required

J.D. Required

Membership in the Massachusetts Bar

12+ years of complex transactional experience, including commercial leasing, real estate development, construction, procurement, contracting, finance, environmental matters, and business law in a corporation, public agency, or law firm setting with knowledge and skill in complex legal and public policy

Benefits

Work/life balance

A supportive and inclusive culture

Opportunities for growth

Providing safe, healthy, and secure work environment

Supporting the people and businesses of New England

Achieving results and having positive impact

Being good neighbors in the communities we serve

Protecting the environment

Company

Massachusetts Port Authority

Massachusetts Port Authority is an airport that processes air travel.

Founded in 1956

East Boston, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.massport.com

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Lisa Wieland

Chief Executive Officer

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