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Working Title: Senior Data Privacy General Counsel

Job Class: Staff Attorney 3

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

This position has been extended. If you already applied for this job, you do not need to reapply.

+ **Job ID** : 88095

+ **Location** : Vadnais Heights

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 08/07/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 09/17/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE State Operated Svcs

+ **Division/Unit** : DCT Support Services / DCT Data Privacy Office

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $42.31 - $62.75 / hourly; $88,343 - $131,022 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Professional

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

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT 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 requires an employee to be onsite at 3200 Labore Rd, Ste 104, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.

+ Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) is available on a limited basis.

+ Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.

+ Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.

Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our DCT General Counsel’s Office for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as a Senior Data Privacy General Counsel! As the Senior Associate General Counsel, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and compliance support across DCT on a variety of diverse, complex, and changing areas of law and policy, with a focus on data privacy and data security issues.

Primary Responsibilities:

+ Serve as a lead in conducting legal and policy research and analysis.

+ Maintain a current and comprehensive knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and court decisions affecting data privacy and security.

+ Conduct legal and risk analysis of complex data privacy and security incidents involving DCT data.

+ Mentor, train, and oversee the legal analysis work and advice given by less experienced attorneys who handle data privacy and security incidents.

+ Draft legislative language that effects data privacy and security to ensure it reflects DCT policy goals.

_Contribute to the growth of your career in an environment that champions professional development and is committed to the highest standards of data privacy, data security and continuous learning._

Minimum Qualifications

+ JD degree from an ABA accredited law school; AND

+ Current license and in good standing to practice law in Minnesota; AND

+ Four (4) years’ experience as a practicing attorney in the areas of data privacy, data security, and related laws. 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 executive leadership on diverse and complex human services and data privacy matters

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience working with a CEO and an executive board.

+ Experience working with the Attorney General’s Office and/or State government agencies.

+ Experience advising senior leadership.

+ Knowledge of and experience handling issues related to state and federal privacy laws relating to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.

+ Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

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

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and 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.