• Chief General Counsel - General Counsel 3

    State of Minnesota (St. Paul, MN)


    Working Title: Chief General Counsel

     

    Job Class: General Counsel 3

    Agency: Human Services Dept

    + **Job ID** : 86566

    + **Location** : St. Paul

    + **Telework Eligible** : Yes

    + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

    + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

    + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

    + **Date Posted** : 05/30/2025

    + **Closing Date** : 06/20/2025

    + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / DHS Manager

    + **Division/Unit** : DHS-Central Office / DHS Commissioner's Staff

    + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm

    + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

    + **Travel Required** : No

    + **Salary Range:** $62.07 - $88.79 / hourly; $129,602 - $185,393 / annually

    + **Classified Status** : Unclassified

    + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrep

    + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive

    + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

     

    The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

     

    The work you'll do is more than just a job.

     

    At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

     

    _***This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota or a bordering State (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin). Effective June 1, employees living within 50 miles of the office location listed above will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. For those who live 50 or more miles away, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance are eligible to telework up to 100% of the_ _time.***_

     

    _As Chief General Counsel (GC) for the Department of Human Services (DHS), you will be responsible for the strategic vision, goal development and implementation of strategies to effectively integrate the Department’s legal and equal opportunity and access functions to achieve the Department’s objectives. The GC leads the General Counsel’s Office (GCO), overseas the Equal Access and Opportunity Division (EOAD) and provides oversight, direction, and coordination of all of the Department’s legal and equal opportunity and access activities, including: providing legal advice and recommendations; managing the Department’s litigation, data privacy, Commissioner delegations and rulemaking functions; preparing and issuing Commissioner decisions in contested case matters and on certifications for defense and indemnification; engaging in negotiations and settlements; and supporting overall compliance with state and federal laws, among other activity._

    Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

    + Develop the strategic vision and goals and manage the performance of all legal, equal opportunity and access activities provided through the GCO and EOAD.

    + Provide oversight, direction, and coordination of the Department's legal, equal opportunity and access activities, supporting the DHS operations and policy administrations of: Health Care; Aging and Disability Services; Behavioral Health; Homelessness, Housing, and Support Services, and the DHS Resettlement Programs Office.

    + Participate as a member of the Commissioner’s Executive Management Team, Senior Strategy Team, and Policy Review Team to provide guidance on legal, equal opportunity and access issues and trends and serve as an executive team decision-maker on policy decisions supporting the Department’s objectives and compliance with law.

    + Serve as the Commissioner’s designee and act with delegated Commissioner authority to advance and resolve matters.

    Minimum Qualifications

    _**To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.**_

     

    + JD degree from an ABA accredited law school;

    + Current license to practice law in the State of MN;

    + At least 10 years' experience practicing law in an area of law related to the position;

    + Knowledge and experience with state and federal data privacy laws as they relate to human services programs;

    + Demonstrated experience building and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

    Experience must also include:

    + At least 5 years' experience as a manager [managing attorney];

    + Strong legal research, analysis, writing, and advising skills;

    + Providing legal advice to executive level leadership on complex legal issues with a broad impact;

    + Supervision of legal staff including mentoring and fostering professional development.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Knowledge and experience with Medicaid laws and policies.

    + Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

    Additional Requirements

    REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

    AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Minnesota 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.