Remote Data Privacy Counsel & Governance Lead

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

State of Minnesota's Cannabis Management Office is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Data Practices & Governance, to lead data privacy and governance matters. This role provides legal advice to senior leadership, coordinates compliance with MG DPA and related laws, and oversees litigation coordination plus contract review.

The position is based in Saint Paul with an expected mix of in‑person and telework, reporting to the OCM director staff.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as a practicing attorney in a law firm or public sector setting (Judicial Clerkship may count)
• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school
• Current Minnesota law license to practice law
• Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts
• Ability to advise leadership on diverse data privacy matters

Responsibilities

• Provide legal expertise to ensure compliance with state and federal laws for the OCM
• Coordinate litigation efforts and review contracts and rulemaking submissions
• Develop and implement OCM legal policies and best practices
• Perform research and produce written products for diverse audiences and purposes
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff on data governance and privacy matters

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Stakeholder management

Data privacy

Litigation coordination

Policy analysis

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

State of Minnesota's Cannabis Management Office is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Data Practices & Governance, to lead data privacy and governance matters. This role provides legal advice to senior leadership, coordinates compliance with MG DPA and related laws, and oversees litigation coordination plus contract review.

The position is based in Saint Paul with an expected mix of in‑person and telework, reporting to the OCM director staff.