The Organization:
MassHousing will confront the Commonwealth's housing challenges to improve the lives of its people. A bold mission for an innovative agency. Since its inception in 1966, MassHousing has provided more than $30 billion for 92,000+ rental units and 90,000+ home mortgage loans. Beyond lending, we also work to promote economic growth and empowerment for families, individuals, and businesses; help communities increase their housing stock; provide hope and homes for vulnerable populations, and look for new, cost-effective ways to provide equitable housing opportunities. We have a relentless determination to confront the Commonwealth's housing challenges and improve lives.
We know that we cannot meet our mission without a workforce that is committed to standing with us in our efforts. We achieve this by making investments in staff development and prioritizing individuals who align with our values including an unwavering dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As an employee of MassHousing you are offered a great career opportunity which is more than a paycheck. MassHousing's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits which you should consider towards your overall compensation, including but not limited to:
If you’re ready to join our dynamic team of mission driven professionals, this might be the job for you! Interested
candidates should send a letter of interest and a resume to MassHousing by logging in to www.masshousing.com/workwithus.
Essential Functions
Procurement and Contracting
Provide legal review and guidance on Agency procurement activities and related solicitations
Conduct legal research and provide analysis and recommendations on complex legal and procurement matters
Ensure compliance with applicable procurement laws, regulations, and internal policies
Draft, review, and negotiate complex Agency contracts, memoranda of understanding (MOUs), interagency
agreements, and other legal documents
Advise on procurement processes, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs),
Requests for information (RFIs) request for bids, and sole source justifications
Public Records and Transparency
Oversee MassHousing’s compliance with applicable public records laws and requirements
Provide legal guidance to staff on public records request processing, required disclosures, exemptions, and document
production
Supervise staff responsible for public records intake, response preparation, document review, and production
Manage Public Records Act compliance, including oversight of the intake, review, redaction, and timely release of
requested documents
Develop and deliver internal training on public records, transparency, ethics, and records retention requirements
Ethics, Governance, and Regulatory Compliance
Serve as the primary authority on state ethics laws, conflict of interest requirements, and pre- and post-employment
restrictions applicable to Agency employees
Advise Agency leadership and employees on state ethics requirements, conflict-of-interest matters, required
disclosures, and related compliance obligations
Oversee corporate ethics reporting and coordinate responses with relevant Agency officials
Provide legal support for MCCB-related governance, reporting, and compliance requirements
Advise on corporate governance matters, including policy development, Board-related activities, and governance
requirements
Interpret and advise on administrative rules, state statutes, federal regulations, and other legal requirements
impacting Agency operations and governance
Corporate Counsel Matters
Provide legal counsel and strategic guidance on matters affecting Agency Operations, organizational risk, and potential
legal exposure
Draft legal memoranda, opinion letters, and other legal documents related to Agency operations
Provide training and guidance to Agency staff on legal and regulatory requirements
Oversee outside counsel in resolving legal disputes, including negotiations, administrative proceedings, and litigation
Stay current on changes in laws, regulations, and legal developments relevant to Agency operations
Employment and Human Resources Legal Support
Provide legal guidance on employment law, Human Resources practices, employee relations matters, and workplace
policies
Partner with Human Resources to advise on disciplinary actions, grievances, investigations, terminations,
accommodations, and other employment matters
Advise on compliance with applicable employment laws, including Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
Support workplace investigations and collaborate with Human Resources on risk assessment and mitigation strategies
Advise on applicable labor and employment statutes, regulations, and legal requirements
Collaborate with outside counsel on representing the Agency and coordinating defense strategies in administrative
hearings, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charges, and employment-related disputes
People Management
Recruit, develop, and retain staff to ensure productivity and engagement
Engage in performance management activities such as goal setting, performance evaluations, development planning,
and continuous feedback to develop staff and achieve Agency goals
Provide coaching, counseling, and corrective action (when necessary) to staff
Foster a culture that reflects MassHousing’s mission and values
Security
Comply with MassHousing’s Information Security Program and all other Agency information security policies and
procedures
Take responsibility for any Agency assets assigned to you
Promptly report any security events, incidents, or weaknesses to MassHousing’s Information Security Team
