Overview

Associate General Counsel, Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission - (250006XH)

Purpose of the Position

The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission's Associate General Counsel will primarily be responsible for prosecuting administrative hearings against licensees on behalf of the Commission’s Enforcement Division. This includes researching complex legal issues related to alcoholic beverages law, negotiating with licensees, working with investigators to develop cases, conducting and responding to discovery, and preparing and arguing cases in administrative hearings before the Commission.

The Associate General Counsel will also be responsible for providing regular formal trainings for the Commission’s Enforcement Division, and for other office staff on an as-needed basis, which will include the preparation of written training materials and giving in-person presentations.

With the direction of the Executive Director and other members of the senior leadership team, the Associate General Counsel will also provide advice on legal issues as they arise, including in the areas of licensing and investigation to office staff. Additional duties may include responding to public records requests, responding to inquiries from members of the alcoholic beverages industry and the public, and performing any other duties as may be assigned.

The Associate General Counsel must be able to work in the Commission’s current office in Chelsea Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute administrative hearings against licensees on behalf of the Commission’s Enforcement Division.
• Research complex legal issues related to alcoholic beverages law, negotiate with licensees, and develop cases with investigators.
• Conduct and respond to discovery, and prepare and argue cases in administrative hearings before the Commission.
• Provide regular formal trainings for the Enforcement Division and other staff, including preparing written training materials and giving in-person presentations.
• Advise on legal issues as they arise, including licensing and investigation matters.
• Respond to public records requests and inquiries from industry, the public, and other stakeholders.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school and member in good standing with the Massachusetts Bar.
• Minimum two years’ experience practicing law.
• Significant experience in civil or criminal litigation with experience or expertise in managing caseloads and/or prosecuting cases.
• Experience or expertise in administrative law, licensing and investigations, and knowledge of conduct of adjudicatory hearings.
• Knowledge of state public records, open meetings and ethics laws.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive legal research and apply legal precedent to factual situations.
• Ability to present clear, concise, and correct legal arguments.
• Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to interact with colleagues, regulated entities, outside counsel, and the public.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs
• Ability to sit for extended periods

All new hires at the Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General (Treasury) will go through an In-Office Orientation Period consisting of a combination of virtual, in-person and on-the-job training to assimilate into the Treasury’s culture and work environment. Following the initial In-Office Orientation Period there will be a gradual transition to a hybrid work arrangement over the first 3-8 weeks of employment.

The hybrid work environment will consist of a minimum of two (2) days in the office each week, with one of these days being either a Monday or a Friday. The hybrid work arrangement is based on the department’s business needs. There will be an additional one (1) day in the office per month for a mandatory in-person department meeting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General 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 applicable law.

Official Title: Associate General Counsel

Details

Primary Location

Job: Administrative Services

Agency: Office of State Treasurer & Receiver General

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day

Job Posting: Sep 26, 2025, 3:17:11 PM

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: 81,000.00 - 86,000.00 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Swee Lin Wong - 617-367-9333

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes