Associate General Counsel ($120,000 - $198,000)

Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures; Onamia (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures seeks an experienced in-house counsel in Minnesota to deliver comprehensive legal guidance across the company and its subsidiaries. The role focuses on corporate, contract, gaming, and regulatory matters, with a strong emphasis on M&A support and tribal law compliance.

The candidate will collaborate with the General Counsel, manage outside counsel, and help shape compliance programs while maintaining discretion and strategic alignment with Mille Lacs Band interests.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in the State of Minnesota.
• At least five years’ experience in corporate law, M&A, or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Advise Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures and subsidiaries in all areas of law.
• Provide legal support for business development, marketing, and administration; assist in contract negotiations.
• Support employee benefit plans including communication, design, and compliance; risk analysis for development projects and acquisitions.
• Establish compliance processes tailored to relevant industries; work with Band Government Affairs to protect business interests.
• Manage outside counsel on assigned projects; draft and amend Band law with tribal government counsel; align with General Counsel’s guidance.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Contract law

M&A

Regulatory compliance

Employment law

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.For current employees of Mille Lacs Corporate Venture and its subsidiaries, please login to Workday and visit the Jobs Hub for internal career opportunities.What you get to doAdvise 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 personServes 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 YouJuris 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 RequirementsManage staff members as defined by the organizational structure by providing guidance and leadership for the department.Hire, train, coach and develop associates by utilizing all available resources for development opportunities.Supervises various associates and projects as assigned by the General Counsel.Must Have SkillsDemonstrated legal skills on a consistent basis over a wide range of assignments.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to conduct legal research and analysis and provide legal guidance to Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures and its subsidiaries.Self-starter who can act in a responsible, independent, and timely manner.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from guests, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.Ability to present information to top management, public groups, and/or Board of Directors.Must be able to effectively communicate in one-on-one, small group situations, and to moderate-sized gatherings of associates, executives and/or community leaders.Must demonstrate commitment to servant leadership philosophies and practices.#MLCV