Deputy General Counsel

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Pension plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Telework eligible

Job summary

The Deputy General Counsel at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development leads the Department's legal team, offering expert legal guidance to support compliance with state and federal laws. This telework-eligible role is based in the St.

Paul office and involves managing diverse legal matters across the Department’s economic development initiatives. Minimum qualifications include five years as a practicing attorney, a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Minnesota bar

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of legal experience as a practicing attorney with research, writing and analysis.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Minnesota and maintain continuing legal education requirements.
• Experience in commercial lending transactions and complex finance deal structuring including multiple creditors, securitization, abnormal collateral, loan workouts, UCC filings and loan enforcement actions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal research, writing and analysis and give legal advice to the Department on a range of topics.
• Assist the General Counsel in coordinating and managing legal work.
• Provide legal direction on litigation, tort claims, worker's compensation matters and administrative appeals.
• Assist with rulemaking activities and collaborate on policy implementation.
• Provide legal training to Department staff and assume the General Counsel duties in case of absence.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Policy analysis

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

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.

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 rulemaking 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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.
• Commercial lending transactions and other complex finance deal structuring experiences including but not limited to multiple creditors, securitization, abnormal collateral, loan workouts, UCC filings, and loan enforcement actions.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• 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.

Your benefits may include:

• 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

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.