Senior Associate General Counsel - Staff Attorney

Working Title:

Senior Associate General Counsel

Job Class:
Staff Attorney 3

Agency:
Department of Employment and Economic Development

• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes, may be eligible for some telework
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 02/25/2026.
• Date Posted: 02/19/2026
• Closing Date: 03/04/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Department of Employment and Economic Development / MAPE
• Division/Unit:
  Operations/General Counsel’s Office
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift, 8:00am to 4:30pm
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $42.94 - $63.69 / hourly; $89,658 - $132,984 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefit, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

We offer a dynamic team‑oriented environment where everyone's contribution is key to successful outcomes. You will be part of a strong team dedicated to the Department of Employment and Economic Development’s (DEED or Department) mission to empower the growth of the Minnesota economy, for everyone. If this interests you, we want to hear from you!

• 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 Workforce Development division.
• Assist with the Department’s rule making activities.
• Assist with the Department’s complex and/or high‑profile data practices activities including privacy and data incident analysis.
• Provide the Department with legal expertise to support the Department’s compliance with state and federal laws.
• Monitor litigation involving the Department and coordinate litigation‑related information and activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is telework eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

This position will be based out of the St. Paul office.

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

Individuals who are selected for interview may be requested to submit a writing sample.

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

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.

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

• 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 in one or more of the following areas of law related to the position and/or closely related field as determined by the hiring agency:
  • Rule making under the Minnesota Administrative Procedures Act and/or other administrative processes
  • Employment law
  • Government grants/contracts/acquisitions
  • Civil litigation
  • The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and/or other privacy laws
• Experience planning and delivering complex legal training to non‑legal audiences.
• Experience providing legal advice to senior…