Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel III - Public Facilities Department

Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel III - Public Facilities Department

Salary

$126,972.96 - $159,190.89 Annually

Location

Court Street - 26 Court Street

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00055

Department

Law Department

Opening Date

09/18/2026

Closing Date

10/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Overview

The City of Boston seeks a Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel III ("ACC") to represent the City, its officials, and its departments. The Senior ACC III will advise City leaders on a variety of municipal law matters; represent the City in civil actions, arbitrations, administrative hearings, mediations, and negotiations; investigate claims and complaints by or against the City and recommend actions to be taken; draft ordinances; conduct negotiations with third parties; and perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Mentors attorneys (ACC I, II) in the conduct of their litigation, contract review, contract negotiation, departmental advising, and related work.
• Manages a caseload and represents the City of Boston in all cases as assigned, in state and federal court, administrative proceedings, and other venues.
• Provides representation in matters which may include, but are not limited to: personal injury and other torts, employment discrimination, civil rights claims, contract disputes, special education litigation, licensing appeals, and employee and student discipline appeals.
• Advises the City on myriad issues impacting government entities, including policy matters, procurement, open meeting laws, public records law, state and federal student confidentiality laws, and state conflict of interest laws.
• Performs legal research, writes legal opinions, and reviews and assists in the drafting of contracts, memoranda, ordinances, and other documents.
• Performs specialized municipal law functions, including research, analysis, advising, and litigation in areas such as workers' compensation, tax lien foreclosures, public construction, public education, and others.
• Performs related work as directed.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• Juris Doctor.
• Five to six (5-6) years of experience as a lawyer in a law firm or within a government agency.
• Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with no disciplinary record.
• Supervisory legal experience preferred.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• Excellent, clear, and effective writing and organizational skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Highly motivated self-starter.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Westlaw, and Social Law Library.
• Reports directly to a First Assistant Corporation Counsel or Legal Advisor.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union/MM2-13

Hours per week: 35

The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.

At the City of Boston, we provide our employees with a wide array of benefits and resources that foster both their professional and personal development. Our goal is to make City government a place where everyone is empowered to make a positive impact for the communities in which we live, work, and play.

For full-time positions, employees may be eligible for the following benefits depending on the nature of their employment and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the position. View the Collective Bargaining Agreements page to learn more.

Benefits Available to City Workers

• Retirement & Savings Opportunities: Membership in the Boston Retirement System (BRS), a benefit pension plan providing lifetime income to vested employees when they retire, along with deferred compensation options to help you build a secure future. Visit boston.gov/retirement to learn more.

• Health Insurance & Benefits: The City offers competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus flexible spending (FSA), dependent care accounts, and life insurance for our employees. Visit boston.gov/insurance to learn more.

• Other Benefits: City employees enjoy a benefits package featuring paid time off and leave, subsidized transit (MBTA and Bluebikes), educational assistance, and employee wellness programs. Visit boston.gov/life-city-boston to learn more.

• Salary information: To view salary plans and understand how salaries work at the City of Boston, go to boston.gov/salary.

Part-time employees who are scheduled to work for 20 hours or more per week may also be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Please refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to learn more about any benefits available for this position.

If you have any questions about the benefits offered for this position, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 617-635-3370 or ohr@boston.gov.

Employer City of Boston (MA)

Address 1 City Hall Plaza, Room 612

Boston, Massachusetts, 02201

Phone 617-635-3370

Website https://www.boston.gov