The Massachusetts Gaming Commission seeks to hire a Deputy General Counsel. This position serves the Commission as a member of the agency's legal department under the supervision of the General Counsel. As part of the legal team, a Deputy General Counsel will be called upon to offer legal advice and strategy on a wide variety of matters throughout the agency pertaining to the regulatory oversight of casino gaming, sports wagering, horse racing, and other matters under the Commission's purview and to offer leadership, mentoring, and support to less experienced attorneys in the legal department. Unique issues may arise daily that require careful research, thoughtful analysis, and response to which the person serving in this capacity will be expected to diligently attend. Ultimately, a Deputy General Counsel assists in helping to ensure that the legal team provides sound, timely, and ethical legal advice to all Commissioners and agency staff.
Specific duties and responsibilities may include, but not be limited to, the following:
Education and Experience:
Our Benefits: Hybrid work environment (up to three days working remotely); MA State Retirement Plan (Pension); a 9000 sq. foot on-site Fitness Center (Boston Office); Tuition Remission for yourself and your spouse to MA Community Colleges and State Universities; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance; 12 paid Holidays; Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan; Flex Spending for Healthcare, Daycare, and Transportation; Three weeks' Vacation to start, three Personal Days and 15 Sick Days per year; Health Insurance Buy-out option.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
The successful candidate will be required to pass an extensive background check that includes a full credit check, CORI, drug screen, fingerprinting, and a review of tax filing standing with the MA Department of Revenue and IRS.
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.
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.