<p>Our client, a municipal non-profit, is seeking a General Counsel to join their legal team. You will serve as the chief legal officer for the agency and will provide legal advice, representation, and strategic guidance across all areas within the agency. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Worcester, MA</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> $130,000 - $150,000 (DOE)</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Hybrid (4 days in, 1 day remote)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Represents the agency in all legal matters, with a primary focus on Housing Court litigation, managing hundreds of summary process cases each year.</li><li>Prepares and presents cases at both internal administrative hearings (e.g., grievance hearings) and external proceedings involving agencies such as HUD, EOHLC, MCAD, Housing Court, and other governmental bodies.</li><li>Manages the review and coordination of reasonable accommodation requests, including conducting interactive meetings, ensuring compliance with fair housing laws, and issuing well-reasoned decisions that balance tenant needs with regulatory requirements.</li><li>Oversees or directly conducts participant termination proceedings.</li><li>Advises departments on resolving tenant and landlord issues, including lease enforcement and dispute resolution strategies.</li><li>Serves as legal advisor to the CEO, Board of Commissioners, executive leadership, and senior management on a wide range of legal and compliance matters.</li><li>Performs legal research and delivers written and verbal guidance on issues related to procurement, construction, real estate, personnel, ethics, contracts, and tenant relations.</li><li>Identifies potential legal risks and formulates strategies to ensure compliance and mitigate exposure.</li><li>Coordinates and responds to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Public Records Law requests.</li><li>Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and interprets contracts and leases for construction, procurement, services, grants, and employment.</li><li>Develops and updates agency policies and procedures to ensure alignment with HUD, DHCD, state, and federal regulations.</li><li>Participates in union negotiations and assists in drafting collective bargaining agreements.</li><li>Acts as liaison to external counsel, insurance providers, and government agencies in matters involving litigation or legal claims.</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Legal Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer and other designated leaders. This role involves managing diverse administrative tasks, coordinating complex schedules, and ensuring seamless project execution. As part of a long-term contract position based in Boston, Massachusetts, you will play a critical role in facilitating legal operations and compliance processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain and coordinate calendars for senior legal leadership, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.<br>• Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents, presentations, and memoranda to ensure accuracy and professionalism.<br>• Prepare invoices, expense reports, and vouchers while maintaining proper documentation.<br>• Support contract management processes by processing contracts, redacting legal materials, and updating document metadata in lifecycle management software.<br>• Train employees and board members on utilizing legal business management software effectively.<br>• Oversee complex projects from initiation to completion, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met.<br>• Provide project management assistance to League staff, ensuring smooth collaboration and execution.<br>• Pull legal reference materials and assist with trial preparation tasks, including drafting pleadings.<br>• Manage legal request and compliance management software to streamline operations.<br>• Ensure compliance with contract execution processes by guiding signature processors and maintaining adherence to standards.
<p><strong>Robert Half Legal Permanent Placement</strong> is seeking a <strong>detail-oriented and experienced Contracts Attorney</strong> to join our legal team. This role is critical in reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and managing a wide range of contracts, including <strong>Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) agreements, and consulting agreements</strong>. You will ensure all contract terms comply with legal, regulatory, policy, and business requirements while balancing risk and business needs.</p><p>Working under the guidance of the <strong>General Counsel</strong>, you will help streamline contracting processes, implement standard templates, and support cross-functional teams across the Bank. This position requires strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft, review, and negotiate vendor contracts, including MSAs, SOWs, SaaS agreements, and amendments.</li><li>Manage legal redlining and negotiations to achieve timely resolution.</li><li>Implement standardized processes, templates, and guidelines to improve contract workflows.</li><li>Advise General Counsel and senior leadership on contractual rights, obligations, and risks.</li><li>Conduct legal research and support special projects related to vendor risk, compliance, and contract management.</li><li>Assist with contract lifecycle management, including tracking, renewal, and termination.</li><li>Collaborate with Vendor Management on risk assessments, due diligence, and contract database maintenance.</li><li>Provide weekly status updates to General Counsel and Vendor Management.</li><li>Support development and optimization of Vendor Management software systems.</li><li>Assist with non-contract legal matters as needed.</li></ul>
