Associate General Counsel

State of Massachusetts

📍 Boston, MA, United States

Full-time other-general

Job Description

The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) is accepting applications for Associate General Counsel**to join its Legal Division. This role offers the opportunity to provide strategic counsel and representation in a diverse portfolio of matters, including civil commitment proceedings, guardianship cases, administrative appeals, employment and labor matters, special education hearings, and complex litigation support. Working closely with senior legal leadership, the Associate General Counsel will play an essential role in helping the Department navigate challenging legal issues while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. This position is ideal for an attorney who thrives in a dynamic public service environment and enjoys balancing litigation, legal advising, policy development, and interagency collaboration. The role offers meaningful courtroom experience, opportunities to influence agency-wide decision-making, and direct engagement with senior leaders, healthcare prof...
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