Description:

Description:
The Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF) is seeking a motivated attorney to serve as Legal Counsel. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of law, government, and public policy while helping to promote transparency, accountability, and public confidence in Massachusetts elections. OCPF administers the Massachusetts Campaign Finance Law (M.G.L. c. 55) through a balanced approach of education, guidance, and enforcement.

Duties:
Primary duties include initial review of case investigations, document gathering and review, interviewing witnesses, and recommending resolutions; conducting legal research; writing analyses, legal memoranda, and advisory opinions; presenting legal advice and policy recommendations; communicating with and providing guidance regarding the campaign finance law and regulations to candidates, committees, public officials, and the general public; assisting in drafting agency regulations, guidelines and policy; advising agency staff on legal matters; and other duties as assigned by the Director and General Counsel.

Qualifications:

JD degree and active member in good standing admitted to the Massachusetts Bar.
At least 2 to 5 years of full-time or equivalent part-time related professional experience.
Ability to understand and apply statutes and regulations governing campaign finance.
Ability to use computer to conduct research, manage databases, and produce written documents.
Ability to lead or work with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to assist candidates, committees, public officials, and the general public in understanding the campaign finance law.
Ability to work within a team environment, as well as independently. Willingness to work in a collaborative setting to achieve agency objectives and provide regulatory guidance.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy; strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to interpret and respond to questions in accordance with laws,
regulations, and policies; ability to proactively set priorities and multi-task without compromising attention to detail; ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment; ability to preserve confidential information is required.
Advanced knowledge in MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to learn new software systems.

Compensation:
This is a full-time, exempt, at-will position with an excellent state employee benefits package. Starting salary will range from $85,000 to $95,000 depending on qualifications and experience. This posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to brittany.manning@mass.gov

The Office of Campaign and Political Finance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for the position.