Legal Counsel

SMSC
SMSC Community Center
2330 Sioux Trail SW
Prior Lake, MN 55372, USA

Come join the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community as our Legal Counsel! In this role you support 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. The ideal fit of this position has strong writing and legal research skills. If you are ready for your next legal career opportunity - this is the role for you!

Enjoy weekly pay, career growth opportunities, and health benefits. Whatever your career goals may be, let SMSC help get you there!

Job Overview: Performs legal services for and on behalf of the Community as in-house attorney. Supports other attorneys in the areas of contract law, employment law, intellectual property and trademark law, government relations, gaming law, and legal research. Work, as directed by the Business Council or Deputy General Legal Counsel, on issues related to the daily operation of the Community’s government departments and enterprises, and to appear, as directed by the Business Council or Deputy General Legal Counsel, before all federal, state, and tribal courts (excluding claims against the United States), government agencies, and legislative bodies.

Maximize Your Impact:
The Responsibilities You’ll Own:

• 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.

Job Requirements:

• 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.
• Knowledge of legal principles and practices in the area of Federal Indian law, employment law, and commercial transactions preferred.
• Strong writing and legal research skills required.
• Capacity to handle and lift up to 25 lbs. as needed.

Outstanding Benefits & Awesome Perks: Enjoy competitive weekly pay, outstanding benefits, and advancement opportunities. Generous benefits include medical, dental, life and disability insurance, onsite medical clinics, and pharmacy, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, wellness programs and more. Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, and tuition reimbursement.

Who We Are: The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes both time and financial resources across the region, state, and country. The SMSC has donated more than $400 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties, and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land.

Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative that organizes various opportunities in the local community. To empower its team members to take part in the Dakota tradition of giving, the SMSC provides paid hours to team members to volunteer rn more

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