Senior Associate General Counsel

Job Description - Senior Associate General Counsel (260002OQ) Job Description Senior Associate General Counsel - ( 260002OQ ) Description DCAMM’S Mission The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) oversees over $2 billion in capital programs and projects, and is responsible for capital planning, project delivery, property acquisitions, dispositions, management, and real estate services for the Commonwealth. DCAMM is the steward of all the Commonwealth’s assets, which include 5.5 million square feet of state buildings. As an agency, we care for the people of our state and the future of our planet. We are responsible for all real estate activities, including acquisitions, dispositions and leasing, managing over 100 transactions each year. We work with state agencies to create and manage forward-thinking, sustainable buildings to meet the needs of the Commonwealth’s citizens and help achieve a zero-carbon future. We are partners with, and advisors to, fellow agencies to help them meet their strategic needs with fiscally responsible building and real estate solutions. We support the growth of the Commonwealth’s economy and actively engage with private sector partners to make it easier to do business with the Commonwealth. We work to expand access, opportunity, and equity to create more inclusive services, planning and outcomes for all the citizens of the Commonwealth. General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities DCAMM is looking for an attorney with commercial leasing and commercial real estate experience to join DCAMM's Office of the General Counsel (OGC) to provide timely and high-quality legal services, advice, and guidance to the Office of Real Estate Management and other agency offices with respect to the acquisition, disposition, development and leasing of real estate as well as associated issues. The selected candidate will be expected to provide legal advice and guidance on an array of legal matters involving DCAMM, with a particular focus on real estate transactions, including leases, dispositions, and acquisitions; draft high-quality agreements, memoranda, and other documents; negotiate disputes in the best interest of the Commonwealth; provide analysis and interpretation of applicable laws, policies, and contract provisions; participate in meetings and decision making on relevant issues and projects; and to perform such other legal services as may be needed to support the General Counsel and DCAMM. The selected candidate will be expected to follow a hybrid work model that consists of both in-office and work from home days. Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities Provide legal advice and draft documents associated with the procurement, amendment and resolution of disputes regarding the lease of space for the use of user agencies within the Commonwealth, including leases of state agency headquarters, courthouses, public safety facilities, biotech labs, residential facilities, and other specialized facilities; Provide legal advice, engage in negotiations and draft documents associated with commercial real estate acquisition and disposition transactions, which may include resolving title matters and deed restrictions; Undertake legal research, prepare memorandum and provide legal advice and counsel in connection with DCAMM’s projects and policies; Respond to inquiries from municipal and state employees and elected officials; Demonstrate the ability to work as a member of a team that may include members of other departments and outside agencies and municipal and state officials; Perform such other duties as requested and required by the General Counsel and/or other Deputy General Counsels. Preferred Qualifications In addition, the preferred candidate will have: At least 3-5 years’ experience in commercial leasing; Experience working on commercial real estate transactions, including drafting and negotiations; Experience working on leasing deals and negotiations; Excellent legal writing, research and analysis skills; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Knowledge of state laws and regulations; Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously under tight time constraints; Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multiple teams. Qualifications First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, admission to the Massachusetts Bar and (A) at least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in the practice of law. Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid Motor Vehicle Drivers License at a Class level specific to assignment. 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. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! 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. Official Title : Counsel II Primary Location : United States-Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place Job : Legal Services Agency : Division of Capital Asset Management Schedule : Full-time Shift : Day Job Posting : Mar 30, 2026, 1:05:55 PM Number of Openings : 1 Salary : 90,276.16 - 131,704.30 Yearly If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Nancy Daiute - 6176803880 Bargaining Unit : 06-NAGE - Professional Admin. Confidential : No Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes Guides Apply for a Job Apply for a Job for JAWS Users Create a Profile Create a Profile for JAWS Users