Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development · 5 days ago
Deputy General Counsel - General Counsel 1
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$50.25/hr - $71.95/hr
5+ years expThe Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is dedicated to empowering the growth of the Minnesota economy. The Deputy General Counsel provides leadership and legal expertise to ensure the Department's compliance with state and federal laws, managing a team of attorneys and overseeing various legal matters.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage a team of attorneys including the hiring and evaluation of the performance of assigned staff
Assist the General Counsel in coordinating and managing legal work throughout the Department
Provide legal direction regarding the Department's tort claims, worker's compensation matters, administrative appeals, and litigation
Conduct legal research, writing and analysis, and provide legal advice to the Department on a variety of complex legal issues
Collaborate with other Department staff concerning implementation of legal policies and best practices
Manage the development of legal training on a variety of topics to Department staff
Oversee the Department's rulemaking activities
Assume the duties of the General Counsel in case of absence
Qualification
Required
Five (5) years of legal experience as a practicing attorney which must include conducting legal research, writing, and analysis
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school
Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota and current with continuing legal education requirements
Experience providing legal advice to senior management or executives
Supervisory and/or lead experience in reviewing and providing feedback on other attorneys' or legal staff's work products
Experience in one (1) or more of the following areas: Employment law, Government grants/contracts/acquisitions, Rulemaking, Tort claims, Worker's compensation, Administrative appeals, Civil litigation, Minnesota Government Data Practices Act or closely related field as determined by the hiring agency
Experience representing clients in litigation as lead counsel or co-counsel
Preferred
Experience handling issues related to state and federal laws as they relate to DEED programs and services
Knowledge of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and ability to analyze data, determine classification of data, and provide protection of not public data
Experience planning and delivering complex legal training to non-legal audiences
Experience working with and/or at the Minnesota Attorney General's Office and/or State government agencies
Ability to produce legal advice products that are understandable to their non-legal audience
Ability to produce written products that are thorough in content and professional in appearance
Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures
Benefits
Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Fertility care, including IVF
Diabetes care
Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Training, classes, and professional development
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Company
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development promote business recruitment, expansion, and retention.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Abdullahi Mohamed
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Elizabeth Frosch
Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer
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