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Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) · 1 day ago

Legal Counsel

Prior Lake, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) is seeking a Legal Counsel to support their legal activities and functions. The role involves performing legal services as an in-house attorney, focusing on various areas of law including contract, employment, and gaming law.

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Responsibilities

Assists the Deputy General Legal Counsel with legal activities and functions for the SMSC at the direction of and in collaboration with the General Legal Counsel and Deputy General Legal Counsel

Reviews and drafts a variety of transactional documents and contracts for gaming and non-gaming enterprises and government departments

Supports other attorneys in the areas of employment law, intellectual property and trademark law, government relations, gaming law, and legal research

Qualification

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)Legal researchWriting skillsFederal Indian lawEmployment lawCommercial transactionsContract lawGaming lawGovernment relations

Required

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school required

Licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota or licensed to practice law in another state with the ability to become licensed in the State of Minnesota within six months of hire

At least 3 years of professional legal experience required

Strong writing and legal research skills required

Capacity to handle and lift up to 25 lbs. as needed