Senior Counsel, Regulatory Compliance

Salary: $107,280.00 – $125,000.00 Annually

Location : 10 Park Plaza, Boston

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 23-19359

Department: MBTA – Legal

Area: 721-Legal

Opening Date: 05/16/2023

Closing Date: 6/7/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

Union Affiliation: Executive

Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Essential Classification: This is a non-essential classification.

At the MBTA, we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation. MBTA’s core values are built around safety, service, equity, and sustainability and each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision, mission, and values. This includes attendance, participation, and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.
Job Summary
The Senior Counsel, Corporate and Regulatory Compliance, will provide advice, counsel, representation, and supervision of matters within the Regulatory Compliance Practice of the Corporate and Regulatory Center of Excellence. The Senior Counsel is accountable for delivering excellent legal services to advance MassDOT and the MBTA’s interests relative to regulatory compliance. The Senior Counsel provides supervision and management of outside counsel.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide advice, counsel, representation, and supervision of matters within the Regulatory Compliance Practice of the Corporate and Regulatory Center of Excellence
• Make recommendations on policy pertaining to MassDOT/MBTA compliance strategy.
• Provide legal analysis and advice to the MBTA and MassDOT primarily in the areas of corporate and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with developing and directing the agencies’ compliance strategy.
• Conduct and/or oversee internal investigation.
• Assist with the agencies’ response to external audits and investigations.
• Remain current on state and federal laws, regulations, rules and policies applicable to the MBTA and MassDOT
• Interpret court decisions and opinions, statutes, rules and regulations applicable to the MBTA.
• Adhere to and provide legal advice concerning new and existing rules, regulations, and policies of the MBTA and MassDOT including on issues such as the Employment, Data Privacy, Advertising, Ethics Compliance and Conflicts of Interest
• Supervise and direct outside counsel and internal staff working on regulatory and/or compliance-related matters.
• Provide legal counsel and advice to business units within the MBTA and MassDOT on issues relating to regulatory compliance.
• Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

• Juris doctor degree is required.
• Membership in good standing with the Massachusetts Bar
• Seven (7) years of experience related to state and federal laws and regulations concerning transportation and transit.
• Ability to organize and manage legal and support personnel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Substitutions Include

• None

Job Conditions:

• Ability to effectively comprehend, communicate, and respond to instructions, orders, signs, notices, inquiries, etc. in English
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team (or supervise, if required)
• Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers
• Ability to adhere to rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), and policies of the MBTA, including the EEO, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation policies
• Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting, including overall employment, job performance, discipline, and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection)
• Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, comprehensive background screening, and medical Clinic screening, potentially including a physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings
• Ability to work all shifts and / or locations assigned, directed, or necessary for this position, including (for some transit / operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions, emergencies, or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service

Disclaimers and Definitions:

1. General Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe a summary, general nature, and complexity of typical job functions and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position.
2. Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. See job description for role-specific requirements.
3. Work Eligibility: Although the MBTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an unrestricted basis (the MBTA does not sponsor non-US citizens). However, if you have an unrestricted work authorization, or sponsored by a separate entity, you are welcome to apply for open positions. International students taking part in CPT / STEM / OPT programs through a university are eligible for internships and co-ops with the MBTA. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to complete a Form I-9 to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
4. Safety Sensitive Positions: Employees working in this classification will be subject to periodic physical examinations plus random drug and alcohol testing.
5. On-call or 24/7 Positions: Employees working in this classification must be available to respond to page / text / call and report to work as determined by assigned department or the Authority.
6. Essential / Emergency Staff: During declared “states of emergency,” employees working in this classification are required to report to work for their assigned work hours or as directed by management.

Employment Benefits at the MBTA

The MBTA offers comprehensive benefits packages to employees. Types of benefits offered at the MBTA are subject to the union affiliation / Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) of the position to which you apply. Benefits that may apply to your position include the following:

• Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life (basic and supplemental), Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• Retirement: pension or deferred compensation 401(a), plus MBTA contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10,000 per year)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for student loans
• Commuter Choice Parking Program: pre-tax benefits for parking
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): pre-tax benefits for healthcare-related expenses
• Discounted tickets for concerts, movies, travel / vacation, etc. via TicketsAtWork.com
• Shopping discounts via GovX.com
• Verizon and AT&T service discounts
• And more…

The above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the MBTA. This summary is not a contract andis not meant to change the provisions of union contracts or Authority policy and does not establish a binding past practice.

The MBTA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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Do you have a Juris Doctorate?

• yes
• no

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Do you have membership in good standing with the Massachusetts Bar?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have seven (7) years of experience related to state and federal laws and regulations concerning transportation and transit?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have the ability to organize and manage legal and support personnel?

• Yes
• No

Required Question