Deputy General Counsel - General Counsel

Job Class:
General Counsel 1

Working Title:
Deputy General Counsel

Agency:
Department of Employment and Economic Development

Job : 92420
Location: St. Paul
Telework Eligible: Yes, may be eligible for some telework
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Limited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 02/25/2026
Closing Date: 03/17/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Employment and Economic Development / Managerial
Division/Unit: General Counsel’s Office
Work Shift/

Work Hours:

Day Shift, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required: No
Salary Range: $50.25 - $71.95 / hourly; $104,922 - $150,231 / annually
Classified Status: Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrepresented
End Date: up to one (1) year
FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: No

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 benefits, 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) 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 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, 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.

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending months and years 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.

• Experience in one (1) or more of the following areas or closely related field as determined by the hiring agency:
  • Employment…