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General Counsel - ( 250005JH )

Description

The General Counsel is a senior level manager within the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. This positionoverseesthelegaldepartmentandprovidesdirectionandcounselonalllegalmattersrelatedto the oversight, regulation and administrationof casino gaming, sportswagering, horseracing, parimutuel and other related activities of the Commission.

The General Counsel advises the development of Commission policy initiatives as well as provides guidance for legal issues that arise daily and require technical and accurate, research analysis and expedient response.The General Counsel provides legal expertise in the development and implementation of new and existing regulations and policies pertaining to gaming licenses, regulating casinosandsportswageringinitiatives.TheGeneralCounselisresponsiblefortheongoingdevelopment and management of the Commission’s legal team ensuring its commitment to providing sound, thoughtful, and ethical legal advice.

• AdvisetheCommissioninensuringlegalcompliancewithallstatelawsandregulations,specifically MGLchapter23K (casinogaming), chapter23N(sports wagering)chapter128A (horse racing), and 205 CMR (the Commission’s regulations), as well as open meeting laws; state conflict of interest and ethics laws; procurement rules and regulations; legislative process, state finance law and agency policies, and human resources.
• Establish,manageandoverseestrategicandoperationalplansforthelegaldepartmenttosupport the Commission's existingandexpandingactivities,anddevelopandmanage systems for ensuring compliance with the Commission's statutory reporting requirements.
• Direct and oversee the delivery and management of all legal services, including analyzing laws, rules, regulations andexisting and proposed legislation affecting the Commissionrelativeto the Gaming, Sports Wagering and Racing industries; drafting and promulgating Commission regulations related to gaming, sports wagering, and racing; managing the Commission’s adjudicatory hearing and public records programs; managing and consulting with private and publicsectorlegalentitieswithinandoutsidetheCommonwealthwhoprovidelegalservicesfor the Commission; and reviewing all significant transactions and contracts for compliance with Federal, State and Municipal laws and regulations.
• ManageandadviseonlitigationimpactingtheCommissioninanyvenue,includingadministrative matters such as workers compensation, unemployment compensation and matters before the MCAD.This includes management of outside counsel as needed.
• Directthedevelopmentofbudgetsandprioritizeexpendituresforthedeliveryoflegalservicesto the Commission, including internal staffing and outside counsel costs.
• Providelegalexpertiseandguidanceconcerningbargainingunitcontracts,employeerelations, progressive discipline and other personnel matters which may arise.
• Advise the Commission in interacting with other Commissions, agencies, and departments to coordinate common legal agreements, memoranda of understanding, interagency agreements, grants,commonwealthinformationstatementsandothercommonoperatingrulesorpractices.
• AdvisetheCommissiononethicscomplianceandassistinpreparingandfilingnecessary disclosures.
• Advise the Commission on the evolving landscape of gaming, sports wagering, and horse racing laws both globally and domestically.

Qualifications

Management Skills:

• Demonstratedabilitytoleaddiverseteamsandfosteracollaborativeandinnovativework environment.
• Strongverbalandwrittencommunicationskillswiththeabilitytoengagewithinternaland external stakeholders.
• Experiencewithandknowledgeofadministrativelaw,Massachusettsgovernment/legislative process and investigations and litigation.Gaming industry experience a plus.
• Demonstratedcapacityforsoundlegalanalysis,legalreasoning,problemsolving,andlegal research skills.
• Abilitytoworkinahighlyregulated,multi-stakeholderenvironmentandtocontribute meaningfully to an agency-wide risk and compliance culture.
• Experiencewithmanaginglegalteams,developingandmentoringstaffandprovidingdirectionto achieve organizational goals.

Experienceand Education:

• JurisDoctorDegreefromanaccreditedlawschoolandacurrentlicensetopracticelawin Massachusetts.
• Atleasttenyearslegalexperience;inaregulatory,government,corporatelegaldepartment,or at a governmental agency.

Our Benefits :Hybrid work environment; MA State Retirement Plan (pension); a 9000 sq. foot on-site fitness center; tuition remission for yourself and your spouse to MA Community Colleges and State Universities; medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; deferred compensation 457(b) plan; flexible spending for healthcare, daycare, and transportation; 15 vacation days to start, 12 paid holidays, three personal days and 15 sick days per year.

The MGC offers a hybrid work environment and requires senior staff to work at least three days in the Boston Office. Based on business needs, additional in-office days may be required.

First consideration will be given to applications received within 14 days of the job posting date.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

The successful candidate must pass an extensive background check conducted by the Massachusetts State Police.It includes a full credit check, CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), fingerprinting, drug test, reference checks, review of IRS Income Tax Transcripts for the last four years, and a Certificate of Good Standing from the Massachusetts Dept. of Revenue (DOR).

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is responsible for the implementation of the expanded gaming law (Chapter 194 of the Acts of 2011) and regulatory oversight of G.L. chapter 23K (casino gaming), chapter 23N (sports wagering), and chapter 128A (horse racing). Under these laws, the Commission is tasked with establishing a regulatory framework for the solicitation, licensing, taxation, and oversight of a maximum of three casino licenses and one slots parlor only license, the provision of in-person and digital sports wagering, and the live and simulcasting of horse racing in Massachusetts.

It is the policy of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status that is protected by federal, state, or local law.

Official Title : General Counsel, MGC

Primary Location

Job

Job

: Legal Services

Agency

Agency

: Massachusetts Gaming Commission

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

Shift

: Day

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Jul 14, 2025, 6:35:00 AM

Number of Openings

Number of Openings

: 1

Salary

: 131,000.00 - 173,000.00 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Human Resources - 6179798400

Bargaining Unit : 000-Unclassified

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes

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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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