Job Opportunities

AALAM welcomes postings from its members as well as law firms, corporations, recruiters, and others regarding law-related job opportunities. Posting may be removed after 30 days unless additional time is requested. To post job opportunities, please e-mail a link, PDF, or Word document containing the job information to Romeo Camba at aalam.info@gmail.com. AALAM reserves editorial control.

Also see Job Referrals from the Boston Bar Association. 

Tax Counsel, Department of Revenue
Posted 6/14/2013

The Department of Revenue seeks a Tax Counsel. Among other duties, this position handles major court and Appellate Tax Board matters and handles various litigation matters before the Massachusetts Trial Courts, Federal Bankruptcy Court, ATB and administrative agencies. Qualifications include at least one year of legal experience and knowledge of state and federal tax laws and regulations and bankruptcy and collection procedures. For more information, including application instructions, see the Position Posting. Application deadline is June 20, 2013.

General Counsel & Wage Program Manager, Department of Labor Standards
Posted 6/14/2013

The Department of Labor Standards seeks a General Counsel and Wage Program Manager. Among other duties, this position acts as a chief legal advisor to the Director and the department on legal and policy matters, is responsible for all legal work of the agency. Applicants must have at least five years of relevant experience, of which at least one year must have been in a managerial capacity. For more information, including application instructions, see the Position Posting. Application deadline is June 21, 2013.

Assistant General Counsel, SEIU, Washington DC
Posted 6/14/2013

The Legal Department of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) has an opening for Assistant General Counsel, starting in September 2013. The Assistant General Counsel will be assigned to the Union's Healthcare Division focusing on the long-term care industry (including homecare and nursing home workers). Applicants should have three to five years experience and a demonstrated commitment to workers' rights. For more information, including application instructions, see the Position Posting. Application deadline is rolling, until the position is filled.

Corporate Legal Counsel, Americas, Dassault Systemes
Posted 6/14/2013

Dassault Systemes, a rapidly growing, leading European enterprise software company, seeks junior to mid-level corporate attorney for its Waltham office to provide legal advice and support for corporate matters and business acquisitions in the Americas. Qualifications include excellent corporate and contract drafting skills and transactional experience in a law firm setting. For more information, see the Position Posting (LinkedIn membership required).

Trial Attorney, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Posted 6/14/2013

Trial Attorney positions are available in the Division of Enforcement, Trial Unit, of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Among other responsibilities, this position litigates complex and high profile SEC enforcement actions or proceedings in Federal district courts and before administrative law judges. Requirements include at least four years of specialized experience as a practicing attorney, three years of which includes preparing pleadings, briefs and other court papers involving complex legal issues in complex litigation. For more information, including application instructions, see the Position Posting. Applications must be received by August 29, 2013 through the USAjobs system.

Massachusetts Trial Court Positions
Posted 6/9/2013

The Massachusetts Trial Court is recruiting for various positions throughout the state. Recent postings include:

• Probation Case Specialists, various locations (closing date June 10, 2013)
• Probation Officers, various locations (closing June 10, 2013)
• Case Specialist, Marlborough District Court (closing June 14, 2013)
• Performance Analysts, Administrative Office District Court, various locations (closing June 17, 2013)
• Case Specialist, Ipswich District Court (closing June 17, 2013)

For the full job postings and instructions on how to apply online, visit the Jobs Page. 

Vice President, Associate Counsel, LPL Financial
Posted 6/9/2013

LPL Financial seeks a Vice President, Associate Counsel. This position is responsible for a broad range of in-house legal services, with a primary focus on defending the firm and its advisors in FINRA arbitration and litigation matters. The attorney in this position will handle matters in-house, including through a trial or hearing, and will also manage some cases handled by outside counsel. Qualifications include a minimum of 6+ years of securities arbitration or litigation experience. For more information, including application instructions, see the Position Posting. 

Securities (& Governance) Counsel, Boston Scientific Corp.
Posted 6/9/2013

Boston Scientific Corp. seeks a Securities (& Governance) Counsel. Among other responsibilities, this position provides legal support and advice with respect matters arising under federal securities laws, SEC rules and regulations, the Dodd-Frank and Sarbanes Oxley Acts, NYSE listing requirements and general corporate law. Qualifications include eight to ten years of general corporate and public company governance and securities law experience at a top law firm and/or at a public company. For more information, including application instructions, see the Position Posting. 

Governance (& Securities) Counsel, Boston Scientific Corp.
Posted 6/9/2013

Boston Scientific Corp. seeks a Governance (& Securities) Counsel. Among other responsibilities, this position provides support for corporate governance matters with respect to the Board of Directors and/or its Committees (the Board). Qualifications include eight to ten years of general corporate and public company governance and securities law experience at a top law firm and/or at a public company. For more information, including application instructions, see the Position Posting 

District Court Supervising Attorney, Lowell District Court Office, CPCS
Posted 6/9/2013

The Public Defender Division of CPCS is seeking a Supervising Attorney, with a minimum of four years of experience providing criminal defense representation, for its Lowell District Court office. Under the direction of the office's Attorney in Charge, the Supervising Attorney will assist in the supervision of staff attorneys, and will also have his or her own reduced caseload. Clients are indigent persons charged with criminal offenses within the final jurisdiction of the District Court. For more information, including application instructions, see the Position Posting. 

Global Finance Associate, Nixon Peabody LLP
Posted 6/9/2013

Nixon Peabody LLP's Global Finance Practice Group seeks a Finance Associate. The ideal candidate will have approximately four to six years' experience at a major law firm representing domestic and international banks and other financial institutions in a wide range of leveraged transactions. Company side work experience is a plus. For more information, including application instructions, see the Position Posting. 

Attorney, MassHousing
Posted 5/25/2013

MassHousing is seeking an Attorney. Among other responsibilities, this position provides legal counsel to MassHousing business lines responsible for originating/structuring real estate transactions and protects the Agency's financial interest in such transactions. Qualifications include five to ten years of experience in transaction legal work and knowledge of real estate, bond financing, tax laws, and governmental programs. For more information, including application instructions, see the Position Posting. 

Attorney-Advisor, Securities and Exchange Commission
Posted 5/25/2013

The Division of Investment Management (Division) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has a few vacancies for Attorney-Advisor positions. The Division, located in Washington D.C., regulates investment companies (such as mutual funds) and federally registered investment advisors. To qualify at Grade 13, applicants must have two years post J.D. experience as a practicing attorney and one year providing advice on issues and policies related to Federal securities laws, statutes, rules and regulations. To qualify at Grade 14, applicants must have three years post J.D. experience, and two years providing the above Federal securities advice. For more information, including application instructions, see the Position Posting. Applications must be received by July 29, 2013.