**Working Title: Associate General Counsel** **Job Class: Staff Attorney 2** **Agency: Office of Cannabis Management** + **Job ID** : 84300 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 02/21/2025 + **Closing Date** : 03/06/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Office of Cannabis Management + **Division/Unit** : Legal + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $37.98 - $56.50 / hourly; $79,302 - $117,972 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : Minnesota Associate of Professional Employees (MAPE) + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Professional + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. The Office of Cannabis Management is currently seeking an Associate General Counsel to serve as the primary attorney covering Tribal Compact compliance and at least one other identified area of need with the Office of the General Counsel. These areas include Medical Cannabis, Licensing, or Contracts, Grants, and Procurement. This role is responsible for providing the Office with legal expertise and advice, collaborating with OCM attorneys and staff, establishing legal policies, participating in rulemaking, and conducting legal research. Associate General Counsels are expected to regularly provide direct advice to agency leadership and routinely handle legal issues in their assigned practice area. This position is located in St. Paul and may telework from home two days per week and is expected to be in the office three days per week. A successful incumbent in this position will be able to: + Provide sound legal advice regarding compliance with all applicable laws and coordinate all legal functions related to tribal law, cannabis law, and general in house-counsel duties + Develop, review, and maintain internal operational policies + Conduct legal research on novel and complex issues + Identify potential legal problems and anticipate future developments as they relate to business units of the Office **Minimum Qualifications** _To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held._ + Three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney. Experience must demonstrate legal research, analysis, and writing skills sufficient to provide sound legal advice and draft error-free documents + JD from an ABA accredited law school + Current license in good standing to practice law in the State of Minnesota, or license in another state with the ability to be licensed in Minnesota within six months + Communication skills sufficient to effectively deliver complex information to a variety of audiences¿ + The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment **IMPORTANT!** In addition, applicants **must** submit a writing sample to be considered for this position. **Preferred Qualifications** + Four (4) or more years of experience as an attorney practicing in one of the following areas: + Administrative law + Tribal law + Litigation + Contract review + Knowledge of and experience with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and/or Minn. Stat. ch 342 + Experience in the cannabis or other highly regulated industry (medicine, alcohol, transportation, etc.) + Experience working with Tribal nations or Tribal members + Experience determining the impact of proposed or adopted changes in state law, federal law, rules, or regulations that will impact a client **Additional Requirements** A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components: + SEMA4 records check (applies to current and former state employees only) + Employment reference check + Conflict of interest review + Criminal background check The Office of Cannabis Management will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.