Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000 - $90,000.00 per year dependent on experience and education

Benefits: 457b plan, and matching; Medical coverage and 100% deductible coverage through HRA; Dental coverage; Vision coverage; Life insurance; Paid time off; Parental leave; Tuition Reimbursement; Cell Phone Reimbursement; Simplified Employee Pension plan, and more.

Schedule: Monday to Friday 9-5pm;

Work Location: Hybrid: Home and Boston Office

 

Job Overview

The Associate General Counsel is a key member of MassCEC’s Legal Team within the Corporate Department. In this role, the Associate General Counsel will report to the Assistant General Counsel and the General Counsel. The Associate General Counsel is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating both contracts and corporate transactions, and the ideal candidate will be able to draw upon corporate experience. Most importantly, the successful candidate will be comfortable making recommendations to senior management regarding proposed courses of action.

 

Job Duties

The Associate General Counsel will be required to assist the legal department with a full range of legal matters including, but not limited to:

• Drafting and reviewing service and vendor contracts, as well as grants, loans and equity investment agreements entered into by MassCEC;
• Reviewing and assisting in developing programs and program documents, including solicitations, RFPs, and award agreements;
• Performing legal due diligence for equity and debt investments;
• Negotiating and monitoring lease and operation agreements with operators and users of MassCEC facilities;  
• Reviewing awards of federal funds to MassCEC and assisting with implementation of pass-through requirements to MassCEC’s contractors and subrecipients;
• Assisting with public law matters, including open meeting law, conflict of interest law, public records law, and federal and state energy laws and regulations;
• Assisting with matters relating to the administration and conduct of Board meetings, including review of board materials and preparation of minutes;
• Developing and providing legal trainings to staff on relevant topics;
• Assisting with day-to-day legal needs for the Legal, Human Resources, Operations, and Finance Departments; and  
• Accomplishing other tasks as directed by the Assistant General Counsel and the General Counsel.

Position Qualifications

Education

• J.D. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and an active member in good standing with the Massachusetts Bar
• Experience
• 2-4 years corporate law practice experience, or similar field;
• Significant experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts;
• Experience working on early-stage, venture capital investment matters and/or with federal awards preferred; and
• Experience working with government clients and/or on public law matters a plus.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to obtain and review complex information and clearly articulate conclusions and associated recommendations and rationale;
• Well-organized and detail-oriented with an outstanding work ethic; should be able to independently manage and successfully prioritize numerous projects under deadline pressure;
• Ability to work collaboratively as an effective member of multi-disciplinary project and investments teams;
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop practical solutions to mitigate risks;
• Proactive, client focused mindset;
• Interest in climatetech and a demonstrated aptitude to understand complex and new technologies, systems, innovations and business concepts as well as market opportunities and challenges;
• Ability to and preference for working in a fast-paced, leanly staffed, entrepreneurial environment;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; and
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

 

About the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is a quasi-state economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy sector across the Commonwealth to spur job creation, deliver statewide environmental benefits and to secure long-term economic growth for the people of Massachusetts. MassCEC works to increase the adoption of clean energy while driving down costs and delivering financial, environmental, and economic development benefits to energy users and utility customers across the state.

MassCEC is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone is welcomed, supported, respected, and valued. We are committed to incorporating principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice in all aspects of our work in order to promote the equitable distribution of the health and economic benefits of clean energy and support a diverse and inclusive clean energy industry. MassCEC strives to lead and innovate in equitable clean energy and climate solutions.

MassCEC is committed to providing all our employees with a supportive working environment to ensure the successful implementation of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ long-term clean energy and climate goals. We value and encourage in-depth conversations about how best to address the Commonwealth’s energy challenges. Our culture is predicated on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recognize the need for all people to be empowered to create, innovate, and experiment, while also feeling a sense of meaningful participation, collaboration, and belonging. The perspectives and experiences of our talented and versatile staff sharpen our understanding and relevance to our diverse state, strengthen our approach to program design, and help us to build a broader and more profound relationship with the communities we serve. We respect individuality and value teamwork. Together, we strive to produce positive and measurable results that can be accomplished while enjoying the work, the people, and the environment. 

 

To apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter through our Online Career Center.

Applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, ability and perspectives are encouraged to apply.