Assistant General Counsel

Assistant General Counsel

Salary

$134,769.17 - $168,566.82 Annually

Location

Boston City Hall - 1 City Hall Sq

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00209

Department

Boston Retirement Board

Opening Date

11/09/2026

Closing Date

2/5/2027 11:59 PM Eastern

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Overview

The Boston Retirement System seeks to provide accurate, timely, and consistent guidance and benefits to its members. The Assistant General Counsel provides legal advice and services to the Board of Trustees and staff regarding benefits, litigation, and investments.

Responsibilities

• Directly report to the General Counsel, Executive Officer, and Board Trustees.
• Ensure legal compliance of the Boards benefits program. Provide legal advice and assistance as necessary.
• Ensure legal compliance of the Boards investments program. Provide legal advice and assistance as necessary.
• Attend disability review officer hearings as necessary.
• Prepare disability cases for Board presentation and elaborate, when necessary, at Board meetings.
• Participate in client outreach efforts as requested by the General Counsel or the Executive Officer.
• Communicate with members and their representatives as necessary.
• As directed by the General Counsel, litigate or supervise litigation by outside counsel for denied benefits claims and disputes at administrative agencies and courts.
• Help prepare and try cases and help supervise outside counsel in the preparation and trial of cases.
• Review, approve, and implement court orders and DOR/CSE orders in divorce and child support matters.
• Provide responses to Freedom of Information Act requests.
• Provide responses to subpoenas directed at the System.
• Help prepare for and attend Board meetings when required.
• Interpret and communicate rulings by the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC) and other regulatory agencies that affect the services provided by the Board to the managers and staff to help ensure compliance.
• Ensure member compliance with Section 91A (certify earnings by submitting W-2, 1099, etc.).
• Work on special projects at the discretion of the General Counsel and/or the Executive Officer.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within the department, including, but not limited to, ways to limit exposure and ensure compliance.
• Contribute to the documentation of best practices for the department.
• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• Five (5) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional practice in litigation, administrative procedure, and or/investments.
• A law degree from a certified law school and admission to the Massachusetts Bar are mandatory.
• Familiarity with MGL chapter 32 and regulations investing benefits and investments is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of administrative law and procedure is advantageous.
• Experience working in a unionized/civil service environment is also helpful.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union/MM2-14

Hours per week: 35

The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.

At the City of Boston, we provide our employees with a wide array of benefits and resources that foster both their professional and personal development. Our goal is to make City government a place where everyone is empowered to make a positive impact for the communities in which we live, work, and play.

For full-time positions, employees may be eligible for the following benefits depending on the nature of their employment and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the position. View the Collective Bargaining Agreements page to learn more.

Benefits Available to City Workers

• Retirement & Savings Opportunities: Membership in the Boston Retirement System (BRS), a benefit pension plan providing lifetime income to vested employees when they retire, along with deferred compensation options to help you build a secure future. Visit boston.gov/retirement to learn more.

• Health Insurance & Benefits: The City offers competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus flexible spending (FSA), dependent care accounts, and life insurance for our employees. Visit boston.gov/insurance to learn more.

• Other Benefits: City employees enjoy a benefits package featuring paid time off and leave, subsidized transit (MBTA and Bluebikes), educational assistance, and employee wellness programs. Visit boston.gov/life-city-boston to learn more.

• Salary information: To view salary plans and understand how salaries work at the City of Boston, go to boston.gov/salary.

Part-time employees who are scheduled to work for 20 hours or more per week may also be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Please refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to learn more about any benefits available for this position.

If you have any questions about the benefits offered for this position, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 617-635-3370 or ohr@boston.gov.

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• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
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Employer City of Boston (MA)

Address 1 City Hall Plaza, Room 612

Boston, Massachusetts, 02201

Phone 617-635-3370

Website https://www.boston.gov