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Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development · 18 hours ago

Senior Associate General Counsel

St Paul, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $133K/yr

3+ years exp

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is dedicated to empowering the growth of the Minnesota economy. They are seeking a Senior Associate General Counsel to conduct legal research, provide legal advice on complex topics, assist with rulemaking activities, and support compliance with state and federal laws.

Government Administration

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, the Department’s Paid Family and Medical Leave and Broadband Divisions

Assist with the Department’s rulemaking activities

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

Qualification

Legal researchLegal writingLegal analysisJuris Doctorate (J.D.)Licensed to practice lawLegal advice to executivesJudicial clerkship experience

Required

Three (3) years of legal experience as a practicing attorney which must include conducting legal research, writing, and analysis. Judicial clerkship experience will count towards this criteria

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

Experience providing legal advice to senior management or executives

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