DIVISION CHIEF - State of Massachusetts

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Attention applicants: Do not apply for this position via the MassCareers website. Your application will not be received. To apply, follow the link below to the Attorney General’s Office direct application page.

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Division Chief Health Care & Fair Competition Bureau Antitrust Division

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for an experienced and highly motivated attorney to join her management team as the Chief of the Antitrust Division. The Antitrust Division protects the people, state agencies, and businesses of Massachusetts from anticompetitive practices and helps maintain a competitive economy through fair enforcement of antitrust laws.

Primary Duties:

1. Supervise and direct the Division’s Assistant Attorneys General and other staff.
2. Oversee civil enforcement, including the review and approval of civil investigative demands, civil complaints, briefs, and other court filings.
3. Develop investigative strategy and negotiate civil settlements.
4. Manage overall administration of the Division, including personnel matters and drafting periodic reports.
5. Handle significant or sensitive matters, including litigation, settlement negotiations, and non-litigation projects.
6. Mentor Division staff and assist with skills development.

The Division Chief will represent the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in investigations and litigation before state and federal courts involving the enforcement of antitrust laws. Cases cover a broad range of industries and often pose complex legal and economic issues.

Position Type: Full Time/Exempt. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions.

Salary: $137,417

To apply for this position: Please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General’s Office at: Apply Here and apply directly. Applications submitted via the MassCareers website are not received.

You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The application deadline is January 7, 2025. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will gladly assist applicants in need of an accommodation. For assistance, contact the Human Resources Division at (617) 963-2041.

Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to: Diann DiBenedetto, Administrative Assistant Antitrust Division 671-963-2688

Desired Experience, Qualifications, and Skills:

1. At least seven years litigation and/or relevant legal experience.
2. A working knowledge of antitrust laws.
3. Management experience.
4. Experience supervising and/or mentoring legal and non-legal staff of varying experience levels.
5. Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar or eligible for admission by motion.
6. Applicants should be highly motivated, intellectually curious, and able to assimilate new subject areas.
7. Effective writing, legal-analytical, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
8. Ability to quickly grasp complex legal, business, financial, and economic concepts.
9. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
10. Experience with quantitative analyses is a plus.
11. Ability to effectively work with experts regarding economic concepts and market structure issues.
12. The successful candidate will demonstrate a connection to the communities we serve and support a respectful and inclusive work environment.

If you are interested in the position but do not think you meet every criterion, please apply. No one checks every box. We are looking for individuals with applicable experience who want to lead our antitrust enforcement team and are committed to practicing law in the public interest.

The Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions.

Job: Legal Services

Organization: Office of the Attorney General

Title: DIVISION CHIEF

Location: Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place

Requisition ID: 24000AHV