Associate General Counsel

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What you get to do Advise Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures and its subsidiaries in all areas of law.

Offer legal advice concerning business and economic development issues.

Provide legal support to Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures, including in the areas of business development, marketing, and administration; includes drafting and assisting in contract negotiations as they arise.

Accountable for legal support regarding employee benefit plans, including the areas of communication, administration, plan design and compliance.

Identify and analyze risks relating to development projects and acquisitions.

Assist MLCV and subsidiaries with establishing compliance processes and procedures tailored to relevant industries.

Work with Mille Lacs Band Government Affairs to protect MLCV’s business interests relating to potential laws and regulations.

Work with in-house counsel on specialized and more complicated projects and issues.

Manage outside counsel on projects assigned by the General Counsel.

As directed, work with tribal government counsel and Solicitor General to draft and amend appropriate Band law regarding the Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures and business ventures.

Maintain an attitude and philosophy consistent with the company mission, vision and values.

Display a high level of maturity, discretion, tact, judgment and the ability to deal with confidential matters.

What we look for in a person

Serves and develops others by building relationships.

Fosters an inclusive workplace where inclusion and individual differences are valued.

Collaborates across boundaries to achieve common goals.

Aligns organizational objectives and practices with Mille Lacs Band traditions or interests as appropriate.

Sets direction and influences others to translate vision into action.

Demonstrates drive for continued personal and professional growth.

What we offer youWe have a fun, energetic personality and are adventurous, creative, and open minded.

We strive to lead through our seven (7) values in all that we do. (Wisdom, Love, Respect, Truth, Humility, Bravery, and Honesty)
Our foundation of Servant Leadership is a philosophy that embodies and fosters empowerment, decision-making and engagement across all levels of the organization.

We are a career accelerant, which means developing our Associates is one of our main priorities.

We provide a space for Associates and others to bring who they are to work and impart a sense of purpose.

A variety of competitively priced health benefits and supplemental insurances, parental leave, 401k, tuition reimbursement, birthday, and anniversary gifts.

Requirements that Qualify You Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Licensed to practice in the State of Minnesota.

At least five years’ experience practicing either in-house for a similarly sized company or at a law firm with a focus on corporate law and M &

A.Experience in legal research, legal writing, contract law, Indian law, tribal law, business law, gaming law, regulatory compliance and employment law.

Strong working knowledge of contract, employment, and business law concepts and operations.

Must be able to secure license from Gaming Regulatory Authority (GRA).Responsible for following all relevant Detailed Gaming Regulations (DGR’s).Mille Lacs Band Member and American Indian preference will be exercised in the hiring process.

Supervisory Requirements Manage staff members as defined by the organizational structure by providing guidance…