Working Title: General Counsel 1Job Class: General CounselAgency: Secretary of State
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/04/2024
Closing Date : 04/25/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Secretary of State / Sec of State-Managerial
Division/Unit : Secretary of State 22 / Operations
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Limited
Salary Range: $48.09 - $68.85 / hourly; $100,411 - $143,758 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep
FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive
Telework Eligible : Yes
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.As the General Counsel, you will provide legal advice to the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State (OSS) as well as information to our county and municipal Election partners, Business Services partners, and the general public. This position serves as the subject matter expert on: data practices compliance; legislation review and rulemaking; advising on applicable federal and state statutes, case law, and administrative rules and practices. This position will work closely with the Deputy Secretary of State, OSS's division directors, and the Attorney General's office.This position supervises 2-3 staff in the legal and official documents division.Responsibilities include:
Provide legal analysis and advice with respect to the application of Minnesota statutes and rules to fact situations and hypothetical questions.
Provide on an agency wide basis, legal advice regarding OSS compliance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and other applicable privacy laws.
Assist in executing all legal and regulatory aspects of rulemaking.
Provide legal review of legislation and assist in fiscal note coordination as required by the legislature.
Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school.
Current license and in good standing to practice law in Minnesota
Four years or more of legal experience as a practicing attorney which must include conducting legal research, writing, and analysis in two or more of the following areas of law: Minnesota Data Practices laws, grantmaking law, business entity law, or election law.
Experience must include knowledge of the State's Legislative and Rulemaking processes.
Experience must demonstrate the following:
Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills;
Building and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
Providing legal advice to leadership on diverse and complex data privacy matters; and
Experience in one or more areas of law related to the position, namely, data privacy law, administrative law, grantmaking law, business entity law, or election law.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in or with the Attorney General's Office and/or State government agencies.
One or more years of supervisory experience.
Experience providing legal advice and representation on the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act including the ability to analyze data, determine classification of data, and provide protection of not public data.
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Expertise or experience handling complex issues related to state and federal data privacy and security.
Additional RequirementsIt is the policy of the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State that all candidates submit a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
A submission of a legal writing sample will be required at the time of interview.
SEMA4 Records Check
Criminal History Check
Employment Reference Check
Education/License Verification
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.