Staff Attorney II – Massachusetts Gaming Commission

Staff Attorney II

 

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is responsible for the implementation of the expanded gaming law (Chapter 194 of the Acts of 2011). Under the law, 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 license in Massachusetts.

 

The Commission is seeking to hire an energetic and highly motivated individual looking for growth opportunities to serve as a Commission staff attorney. Ultimately reporting to the General Counsel, the staff attorney will work on a wide variety of issues and tasks relative to starting up the Commission and creating the framework for its operations. Examples of these tasks include working with the Commission and the Commission’s outside counsel to draft regulations and procedures necessary for operation of a state agency (i.e., state ethics rules, open meeting law, public records, etc.); drafting regulations necessary for successful implementation of the governing statute; and providing legal advice regarding the Commission’s day-to-day operations, including oversight of racing governed by G.L. c. 128A and 128C for which the Commission is now responsible.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

• Review, analyze and summarize legislation and regulations
• Support implementation of the Commission’s document management system and responding to public records requests
• Manage legal issues that arise in connection with procurement of and contracts with vendors and other professional service providers to the Commission
• Review transcripts, minutes and other documents connected with meetings of the Commission and the Commission’s Racing Division
• Support the internal efforts for the Commission’s licensing and investigation activities
• Demonstrate a flexible leadership style by being fair-minded, forward-thinking, competent, and inspiring, and in so doing, meet the needs of a broad range of individuals and situations
• Communicate in a clear and consistent manner across all agency lines and with people outside the agency
• Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction
• Contribute actively to a work environment that embraces diversity and brings together the strengths and perspectives of diverse groups to meet organizational goals
• Build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, integrity, cooperation, and mutual regard
• Earn the trust, respect, and confidence of co-workers and customers through honesty, forthrightness, and professionalism
• Accept personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and for meeting expectations
• Seek opportunities to resolve problems, achieve goals, or otherwise advance the Commission’s mission

 

 

 

Skills and Qualifications:

 

• Excellent research skills • Ability to work independently in a rapidly-changing environment • Excellent oral and written communications skills

 

Experience, Education, and Training:

 

• 5+ years of legal experience, preferably with a concentration in administrative law • Familiarity with the practical operation of the Commonwealth’s Ethics Laws, Open Meeting Law, Public Records Law and other statutes that deal with the operation of a government agency • General familiarity with the regulatory environment in the Commonwealth and the public sector • Admission to the Massachusetts Bar

Salary is commensurate with experience.

 

To apply, please send a cover letter as an email, including salary requirements, along with your resume, to mgcjobs@state.ma.us. The job title should appear as the subject of the email.  Applications received within the first 14 day of posting will be given priority consideration.

 

The successful candidate will be required to pass an extensive background check that includes a full credit check, CORI, drug screen, and finger printing.

 

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.