**Working Title: Senior Associate General Counsel** **Job Class: Staff Attorney 3** **Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development** + **Job ID** : 81203 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes, may be eligible to telework up to five (5) days per week + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 10/302024. + **Date Posted** : 10/24/2024 + **Closing Date** : 11/14/2024 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Employ & Econ Development Dept / Employ & Economic Dev-MAPE + **Division/Unit** : Operations/General Counsel's Office + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $42.31 - $62.75 / hourly; $88,343 - $131,022 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/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. We offer a dynamic team-oriented environment where everyone's contribution is key to successful outcomes. You will be part of a strong team dedicated to the Department of Employment and Economic Development’s (DEED or Department) mission to empower the growth of the Minnesota economy, for everyone. If this interests you, we want to hear from you! The position will be part of the General Counsel’s Office team. **Senior Associate General Counsel Responsibilities** + Conduct legal research, writing, and analysis and provide legal advice to the Department on various complex and/or novel topics within the Department, including but not limited to, employment law, labor law, and affirmative action/equal opportunity matters. + Conduct internal employment investigations. + Handle external charges of discrimination. + Assist with the Department’s complex and/or high-profile data practices activities including privacy and security incident analysis. + Provide the Department with legal expertise to support the Department’s compliance with state and federal laws. + Monitor litigation involving the Department to coordinate litigation-related information and activities. + Develop and/or provide legal training on a variety of complex and changing area of topics to Department staff. **Writing Sample** + Individuals who are selected for interview may be requested to submit a writing sample. This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible and is occasionally required to be on-site at the office. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment and may telework from anywhere in Minnesota or a neighboring state. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs. **Minimum Qualifications** **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.** **Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.** Three (3) years of legal experience as a practicing attorney. Judicial clerkship experience will count towards this criteria. Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following: Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school. Licensed to practice law in Minnesota and current with continuing legal education requirements. Performed legal research, writing, and analysis within the last three (3) years from the posting of this position. Experience providing legal advice to senior leadership. Employment law experience, including experience in one or more of the following areas: + Experience handling U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and/or the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) matters; + Experience conducting internal employment investigations; and/or + Experience with employment litigation. **Preferred Qualifications** Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas of law related to the position: + Government grants/contracts/acquisitions + The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and/or other privacy laws + Experience planning and delivering complex legal training to non-legal audiences + Experience working with or at the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office + Experience working with or at another State government agency + Knowledge and experience handling issues related to state and federal laws as they relate to state agency programs and services Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. **Additional Requirements** A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components: + Criminal Background Check + Employment Record Review (current and former State employees only) + Employment Reference Check + Conflict of Interest Review + Driver’s Record Check The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. 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.