Deputy General Counsel

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) mission to empower the growth of the Minnesota economy for everyone. If this interests you, we want to hear from you!

The Deputy General Counsel provides the Department of Employment and Economic Development ("Department") with leadership and legal expertise to support the Department's compliance with state and federal laws.

• Conduct legal research, writing, and analysis, and provide legal advice to the Department, including but not limited to the Department’s economic development division, on a variety of complex and/or novel legal topics. Such topics include, but are not limited to, complex agreements/commercial lending transactions and other complex finance deal structuring in which these transactions often include multiple creditors, securitization, abnormal collateral, loan workouts, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings, and loan enforcement actions.
• Assist the General Counsel in coordinating and managing legal work throughout the Department.
• Provide legal direction regarding the Department's litigation, tort claims, worker's compensation matters, and administrative appeals.
• Assist with the Department’s rule making activities.
• Collaborate with other Department staff concerning implementation of legal policies and best practices.
• Provide legal training on a variety of topics to Department staff.
• Assume the duties of the General Counsel in case of absence.
• 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.

This is a temporary unclassified appointment anticipated to last up to one (1) year.

Individuals who are selected for interview may be requested to complete a written exercise.

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.

Five (5) years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, which must include conducting legal research, writing, and analysis.

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

• 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.

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

• 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…