Senior Contracts Attorney Lead (Telework Eligible)

Minnesota Department of Human Services; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Human Services seeks a Contracts Attorney Supervisor to lead a team of Contracts Attorneys in St. Paul, handling complex contract development, review, and performance across DHS programs.

You will draft and negotiate contracts, advise staff on IP, indemnification, and insurance issues, deliver training, and ensure compliance with retention and ethics policies while supporting DEI goals.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Current Minnesota law license in good standing.
• At least five years as a practicing attorney in a related field with leadership experience.
• Knowledge of state and federal contract law in human services.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and approve contracts for form, enforceability, and execution.
• Provide counsel to DHS staff on IP, indemnification, and insurance issues.
• Negotiate contract issues with outside counsel.
• Provide legal contractual advice to staff and managers.
• Develop and deliver training on contracts to staff and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with retention, DEI goals, and ethics policies.
• Demonstrate leadership across the organization.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

The Minnesota Department of Human Services seeks a Contracts Attorney Supervisor to lead a team of Contracts Attorneys in St. Paul, handling complex contract development, review, and performance across DHS programs.

You will draft and negotiate contracts, advise staff on IP, indemnification, and insurance issues, deliver training, and ensure compliance with retention and ethics policies while supporting DEI goals.