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$140,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr A mission-driven public sector agency focused on housing and community development is seeking an experienced
General Counsel
to lead its Legal Department. This position serves as the chief legal officer, advising executive leadership and overseeing a wide array of legal functions. Areas of practice include housing and landlord-tenant matters, labor and employment law, public procurement, real estate development, union negotiations, regulatory compliance, and oversight of federally and state-funded programs. Key Responsibilities: Litigation & Housing Law Serve as lead attorney in all legal matters, with a primary focus on landlord-tenant litigation in Housing Court. Manage high-volume summary process cases and represent the agency at internal hearings, grievance processes, and administrative proceedings. Oversee reasonable accommodation requests in compliance with fair housing laws, including conducting interactive meetings and issuing written decisions. Lead or support termination hearings and resolve tenant and landlord disputes through legal and strategic channels. Legal Advisory & Risk Management Advise executive leadership, board members, and department heads on legal strategy and risk mitigation. Provide written legal opinions and research on issues spanning procurement, real estate, construction, ethics, and employment. Respond to public records requests in accordance with applicable laws. Identify organizational legal risks and recommend proactive strategies to address them. Contracts, Policies & Regulatory Oversight Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including those related to construction, grants, services, and personnel. Maintain and update agency policies and ensure alignment with federal and state housing regulations. Monitor statutory, regulatory, and case law developments, interpreting and applying them to the agency’s operations and policies. Employment & Labor Relations Support labor negotiations and contribute to the development of collective bargaining agreements. Counsel HR leadership on employment issues, workplace investigations, and disciplinary actions. Ensure compliance with labor laws and advise on staff-related legal matters. Leadership & Training Supervise attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff within the Legal Department. Provide ongoing legal training for internal teams across functional areas. Coordinate with outside counsel and government agencies on legal matters, claims, and litigation. Seniority level
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Worcester County, MA . Worcester, MA $90,000.00-$100,000.00 1 day ago Worcester, MA $73,000.00-$106,000.00 4 weeks ago Worcester, MA $100,000.00-$165,000.00 1 week ago Westborough, MA $100,000.00-$120,000.00 3 weeks ago Worcester, MA $125,000.00-$155,000.00 2 days ago Worcester, MA $125,000.00-$150,000.00 2 weeks ago Milford, MA $125,000.00-$150,000.00 2 weeks ago Southborough, MA $125,000.00-$150,000.00 2 weeks ago Worcester, MA $140,000.00-$220,000.00 1 day ago Partner Attorney – Corporate Business & Finance
Worcester, MA $90,000.00-$100,000.00 1 day ago Worcester, MA $80,000.00-$97,500.00 3 weeks ago Worcester, MA $145,000.00-$150,000.00 15 hours ago Worcester, MA $80,000.00-$97,500.00 1 day ago Temporary Staff Attorney: Housing (one year)
Worcester, MA $73,000.00-$106,000.00 3 days ago Worcester, MA $90,000.00-$100,000.00 1 day ago Northborough, MA $164,780.00-$314,960.00 1 day ago Worcester, MA $90,000.00-$100,000.00 1 day ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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This range is provided by Partnership Employment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$140,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr A mission-driven public sector agency focused on housing and community development is seeking an experienced
General Counsel
to lead its Legal Department. This position serves as the chief legal officer, advising executive leadership and overseeing a wide array of legal functions. Areas of practice include housing and landlord-tenant matters, labor and employment law, public procurement, real estate development, union negotiations, regulatory compliance, and oversight of federally and state-funded programs. Key Responsibilities: Litigation & Housing Law Serve as lead attorney in all legal matters, with a primary focus on landlord-tenant litigation in Housing Court. Manage high-volume summary process cases and represent the agency at internal hearings, grievance processes, and administrative proceedings. Oversee reasonable accommodation requests in compliance with fair housing laws, including conducting interactive meetings and issuing written decisions. Lead or support termination hearings and resolve tenant and landlord disputes through legal and strategic channels. Legal Advisory & Risk Management Advise executive leadership, board members, and department heads on legal strategy and risk mitigation. Provide written legal opinions and research on issues spanning procurement, real estate, construction, ethics, and employment. Respond to public records requests in accordance with applicable laws. Identify organizational legal risks and recommend proactive strategies to address them. Contracts, Policies & Regulatory Oversight Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including those related to construction, grants, services, and personnel. Maintain and update agency policies and ensure alignment with federal and state housing regulations. Monitor statutory, regulatory, and case law developments, interpreting and applying them to the agency’s operations and policies. Employment & Labor Relations Support labor negotiations and contribute to the development of collective bargaining agreements. Counsel HR leadership on employment issues, workplace investigations, and disciplinary actions. Ensure compliance with labor laws and advise on staff-related legal matters. Leadership & Training Supervise attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff within the Legal Department. Provide ongoing legal training for internal teams across functional areas. Coordinate with outside counsel and government agencies on legal matters, claims, and litigation. Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Legal Industries Staffing and Recruiting and Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Partnership Employment by 2x Get notified about new General Counsel jobs in
Worcester County, MA . Worcester, MA $90,000.00-$100,000.00 1 day ago Worcester, MA $73,000.00-$106,000.00 4 weeks ago Worcester, MA $100,000.00-$165,000.00 1 week ago Westborough, MA $100,000.00-$120,000.00 3 weeks ago Worcester, MA $125,000.00-$155,000.00 2 days ago Worcester, MA $125,000.00-$150,000.00 2 weeks ago Milford, MA $125,000.00-$150,000.00 2 weeks ago Southborough, MA $125,000.00-$150,000.00 2 weeks ago Worcester, MA $140,000.00-$220,000.00 1 day ago Partner Attorney – Corporate Business & Finance
Worcester, MA $90,000.00-$100,000.00 1 day ago Worcester, MA $80,000.00-$97,500.00 3 weeks ago Worcester, MA $145,000.00-$150,000.00 15 hours ago Worcester, MA $80,000.00-$97,500.00 1 day ago Temporary Staff Attorney: Housing (one year)
Worcester, MA $73,000.00-$106,000.00 3 days ago Worcester, MA $90,000.00-$100,000.00 1 day ago Northborough, MA $164,780.00-$314,960.00 1 day ago Worcester, MA $90,000.00-$100,000.00 1 day ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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