Job Description

　　Agency Overview: The Department of Revenue's core mission is to collect the revenues required to support the business of the commonwealth, to make a difference in the lives of children by enforcing the financial responsibilities of parenthood, and to assist Massachusetts cities and towns in sound and efficient fiscal management.

　　Vision Statement: Our vision is to conduct our operations in a manner that inspires public confidence in government by administering and enforcing tax, child support, and municipal finance laws in ways that are innovative, customer-focused and transparent.

　　Position Summary: The Department of Revenue (DOR) seeks an Associate General Counsel for the Office of General Counsel (OGC). The incumbent will work with the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel to develop legal strategy, policy and support the Commissioner and Senior Management, providing quality legal services for DOR, A&F IT and its partner agencies. The Associate General Counsel will also provide direct supervision and management for the OGC's Administrative Law Unit.

　　Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Serves as a member of the Legal Executive Group, participating in weekly strategy meetings for the Rulings & Regulations Bureau and Litigation Bureau and developing agency policy and strategy, including review of public written statements and other policy documents.Assists with legislative initiatives and implementation of recently enacted legislation.Participates in settlement deliberations at the Settlement Review Board.Oversees the Administrative Law Unit, assigning contract review, procurement projects and other legal work to a staff of three attorneys and one project manager. Duties include providing mentoring and professional development opportunities to staff.Provides legal advise and support to the Department of Administration and Finance IT (ANF IT) organization regarding compliance, compliance with the Commonwealth's procurement regulations, 801 CMR 21.00, other applicable law, and relevant policies of the Operational Services Division (OSD), the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS), and other entities.Provides legal advice and support to the Department of Revenue and collaborating agencies with respect to data sharing, data security and data integrity, working with EOTSS to ensure inclusion of required DOR terms in statewide contracts held by EOTSS and obtain EOTSS approval of SOWs under EOTSS contracts.Oversees the drafting and negotiation of interagency data exchange agreements that involve the use of DOR information.Assess authority to disclose data and ensure the relevant DOR terms and IT security requirements are incorporated into agreements.Coordinates with Administrative Affairs Division (AAD), Federal/State Exchange Office, and CSE Disclosure Officer to support DOR compliance with IRS Publication 1075 requirements.Collaborates with A&F IT, AAD and other DOR divisions in contribution to the development of DOR policies and processes for safeguarding of DOR information and vendor risk management.Represents the agency at various conferences and speaking engagements.Responds to inquiries to the Office of General Counsel, receiving and replying to general law inquiries concerning a variety of topics.Manages relationships with state agencies and secretariats, including AGO and A&F.Assists with completion of inter-agency and extra-agency reports, such as the Commonwealth Information Statement and the Contingent Liability Report.Advises labor attorneys on legal concerns and oversee receipt and review of summons and subpoenas.

　　An external candidate recommended for a position with the Department of Revenue will be subject to a background check that includes checks for: state and federal tax compliance; child support compliance; education verification; Massachusetts CORI checks; criminal background checks in state(s) of current and previous residence/employment; validation of eligibility to work in the United States; and national fingerprint-based criminal background checks.

　　Qualifications

　　MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

　　Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in a particular specialty (i.e. scientific, professional, or technical) and must possess current license and/or registration requirements established for the performance of the position, of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

　　Substitutions:

　　I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.

　　II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.

　　III. A Graduate degree or higher in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.

　　IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.

　　Comprehensive Benefits

　　When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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　　An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

　　The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.