Associate Counsel

ABOUT THE MASSACHUSETTS TECHNOLOGY COLLABORATIVE

We strengthen the competitiveness of the tech and innovation economy by driving strategic investments, partnerships, and insights that harness the talent of Massachusetts. As a unique public agency, MassTech supports business formation and growth in the state’s technology sector, helping Massachusetts lead in the global digital economy.

To achieve that goal, we:

• Build strategies, strengthen connections, assist companies, make investments, and lead programs;
• Develop meaningful collaborations across industry, academia, and government, turning shared challenges into economic opportunity; and
• Support the Commonwealth’s tech sector with a strategic focus on talent, ecosystems, and innovation infrastructure across key divisions and programs.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

We are looking to hire a lawyer who is interested in gaining exposure to a unique in-house legal practice - with elements of both the public and private sector. This is an exciting opportunity to work with program, business, and operations staff to support the mission of MassTech. You will be engaged with all aspects under the legal team’s purview from program development through contracting, compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, and legal issues impacting the day-to-day operations of the agency. You will have exposure to diverse industries, including broadband, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, eHealth, robotics, AI, and other innovation-based economic development program areas. Your contributions will help drive our mission and make a meaningful impact throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

At the direction of the General Counsel, the Counsel provides legal guidance and support on the following areas: contracts, grants, procurements, state ethics law, public records law, open meeting law, and economic development policy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide support to the General Counsel on legal matters related to procurement of goods and services, contracts, grants, and disbursements to ensure compliance with statutory and policy requirements:

• Provide technical assistance to MassTech managers and program staff on contracting process

• Provide technical assistance to MassTech managers and program staff on procurement methods and assist with procurement process

• Review and negotiate legal agreements

• Work within our contract management system to manage and update contracts

• Work with managers and program staff across MassTech’s divisions to provide legal guidance and assist in the development of programmatic initiatives, which includes reviewing legislation and ensuring policy objectives and program development are consistent with statutory requirements.

• Oversee and respond to public records requests.

• Provide guidance related to MassTech/employee compliance with the Commonwealth’s ethics rules and regulations.

• Provide guidance related to the Commonwealth’s Open Meeting Law.

• Provide counsel regarding legal and compliance requirements related to federal grants/contracts.

• Assist the General Counsel with review of legal administrative requirements, such as employee benefits, agency audits, or compliance with labor laws, as needed.

• Perform additional tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Executive Officer or their designee.

** This position requires candidates to be able to work in MassTech offices in either Westborough or Boston, Massachusetts, at least two days per week. This is not a fully remote position. **

Requirements

1. Education

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school; member in good standing with the Massachusetts Bar

2. Experience

• 3-5 or more years’ experience practicing law, preferably with public-sector experience preferred

3. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws, rules, and regulations, particularly as they relate to the operation of state agencies/authorities

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal laws and regulations, particularly as they relate to the operation of state agencies

• Demonstrated knowledge of the governmental structure of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

• Excellent interpersonal skills; must have a demonstrated ability to interact cooperatively and collaboratively with legal and non-legal staff within the agency, outside counsel, and external constituents and other members of the public.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

• Excellent problem-resolution and negotiation skills

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively

• Demonstrated ability to develop grants, contracts, proposals, solicitations, project plans, and other written materials

• Demonstrated ability to accurately define and document legal problems and recommend correct solutions

• Ability to travel occasionally to offsite events/locations often not accessible by public transportation.

Benefits

MassTech offers a hybrid work schedule and a competitive total rewards package.