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Working Title: Associate Enterprise Employment & Labor Law Counsel

Job Class: Staff Attorney 3

Agency: Minnesota Management & Budget

+ **Job ID** : 88795

+ **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** : 09/10/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 09/23/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota Management & Budget

+ **Division/Unit** : Enterprise Employee Resources

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **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** : 217 - Confidential/Unrep

+ **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

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.

Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is seeking an attorney to provide legal advice and guidance to State executive branch agencies regarding interpretation of and compliance with state and federal labor and employment laws, compensation plans and collective bargaining agreements, and data practices.

Job duties for this position include:

+ Providing legal advice and consultation to executive agencies’ branch human resources, labor relations, affirmative action, and equal opportunity staff, senior management staff, and general counsel on employment and labor law issues

+ Advising executive branch agencies on employment investigations and discipline matters, including applying requirements of collective bargaining agreements and analyzing issues relating to labor and employment law

+ Providing training and operational updates to executive branch agencies on labor and employment law issues so they are kept informed of changes in law or practices

+ Reviewing drafts of documents, policies, procedures, and other materials prepared by non-legal staff for compliance with state and federal law, rules and regulations, statewide policies, and other authorities

+ Representing executive branch agencies in grievance arbitrations and hearings before an arbitrator at the Bureau of Mediation Services or other administrative forums

This position is currently eligible for up to 50% hybrid telework to applicants who either reside in Minnesota **or** a bordering state and within 50 miles of the work location.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Four (4) years of experience providing legal advice, guidance, and representing clients related to employment law, labor law, equal opportunity, and affirmative action issues

+ Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school and actively licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Minnesota (or ability to obtain licensure within 90 days of hire)

+ Thorough knowledge and applied understanding of state and federal employment laws and local ordinances in the areas of anti-discrimination and civil rights; wage, pay, and benefits; leave; workplace safety; labor relations; and data practices

+ Analytical, legal research, and problem-solving skills sufficient to identify issues before they arise, propose new and innovative solutions, advise others, and evaluate implementation of solutions

+ Writing and communication skills sufficient to draft and present clear, effective, and legally sound arguments; critical and complex information; legal documents; and policy requirements

+ Demonstrated respect for diversity and a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment

**IMPORTANT!** Applicants must submit a cover letter to be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

MMB values diverse perspectives and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the preferred qualifications. Your unique skills and background might be just what we need!

+ Six (6) or more years of experience providing legal advice, guidance, and representing clients related to employment law, labor law, equal opportunity, and affirmative action issues

+ Experience representing a public employer (county, state, federal, Tribal, or another municipality)

+ Labor and/or employment law-related experience in Minnesota state government

+ Labor and/or employment law-related experience in a unionized environment

+ Experience planning and delivering complex legal training to non-legal audiences

Additional Requirements

Minnesota Management and Budget will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify candidates, and each case will be reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis and in alignment with fair and equitable hiring practices.

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.