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General

The General Counsel is a senior level manager within the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. This position oversees the legal department and provides direction and counsel on all legal matters related to the oversight, regulation and administration of casino gaming, sports wagering, horse racing, 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 casinos and sports wagering initiatives. The General Counsel is responsible for the ongoing development and management of the Commission’s legal team ensuring its commitment to providing sound, thoughtful, and ethical legal advice.

Key Responsibilities

Advise the Commission in ensuring legal compliance with all state laws and regulations, specifically MGL chapter 23K (casino gaming), chapter 23N (sports wagering) chapter 128A (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, manage and oversee strategic and operational plans for the legal department to support the Commission's existing and expanding activities, and develop and manage 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 and existing and proposed legislation affecting the Commission relative to 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 public sector legal entities within and outside the Commonwealth who provide legal services for the Commission; and reviewing all significant transactions and contracts for compliance with Federal, State and Municipal laws and regulations.
Manage and advise on litigation impacting the Commission in any venue, including administrative matters such as workers compensation, unemployment compensation and matters before the MCAD. This includes management of outside counsel as needed.

Direct the development of budgets and prioritize expenditures for the delivery of legal services to the Commission, including internal staffing and outside counsel costs.
Provide legal expertise and guidance concerning bargaining unit contracts, employee relations, 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, commonwealth information statements and other common operating rules or practices.
Advise the Commission on ethics compliance and assist in preparing and filing necessary disclosures.
Advise the Commission on the evolving landscape of gaming, sports wagering, and horse racing laws both globally and domestically.

Qualifications

Management Skills:

Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience with and knowledge of administrative law, Massachusetts government/legislative process and investigations and litigation. Gaming industry experience a plus.
Demonstrated capacity for sound legal analysis, legal reasoning, problem solving, and legal research skills.
Ability to work in a highly regulated, multi-stakeholder environment and to contributemeaningfully to an agency-wide risk and compliance culture.
Experience with managing legal teams, developing and mentoring staff and providing direction to achieve organizational goals.
Commitment to integrity, transparency, and public service.

Experience and Education:

Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school and a current license to practice law in Massachusetts.
At least ten years legal experience; in a regulatory, government, corporate legaldepartment, or at a governmental agency.
A minimum of five years of management experience is preferred.