• General Counsel 2

    State of Minnesota (St. Paul, MN)


    Working Title: General Counsel 2

     

    Job Class: General Counsel 2

    Agency: Public Utilities Commission

    + **Job ID** : 89711

    + **Location** : St. Paul

    + **Telework Eligible** : Yes; see note

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

    + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

    + **Date Posted** : 10/21/2025

    + **Closing Date** : 11/12/2025

    + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Public Utilities Commission/Managerial

    + **Division/Unit** : Public Utilities Commission / Supervisors & IT

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

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

    + **Travel Required** : No

    + **Salary Range:** $55.84 - $79.99 / hourly; $116,593 - $167,019 / annually

    + **Classified Status** : Classified

    + **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 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.

     

    The Public Utilities Commission is hiring their next General Counsel 2.This position is responsible for overseeing the Commission’s legal unit and staff; maintaining up-to-date knowledge of applicable law; evaluating legal staff training needs to assure relevant staff are knowledgeable; assuring compliance with Minnesota’s Open Meeting Law and the Commission’s Code of Conduct; serving as the agency’s Responsible Authority for Minnesota’s Government Data Practices Act; coordinating with the Attorney General’s Office on pending litigation; and providing information and analysis to the Commissioners and Commission staff related to the agency’s docket-related and non-docketed work.

     

    The position requires extensive and substantial familiarity with current and developing legal issues, the regular use of professional legal principles and practices, statutes, case law, rules, and Commission procedures. The position also requires reviewing and analyzing complex Commission records and the timely drafting of clear, well-reasoned and legally sound memoranda and decision options.

     

    _Note: This career opportunity is based at the PUC offices in St. Paul, MN and is not available for full-time remote work. This position will be required to work onsite or in-person for at least 50% of scheduled workdays each month._

    Minimum Qualifications

    + JD degree from an ABA accredited law school.

    + Licensed to practice law in Minnesota.

    + Five (5) years' experience as a practicing attorney or providing legal services.

    + One (1) years' experience in management, supervision, or direction of a portfolio, project, program, personnel, and/or team.

    Minimum Qualifications assessed at interview:

    + Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, and ability to identify and prioritize essential projects.

    + Demonstrated ability to build and maintain working relationships across units, organizations, agencies, and diverse populations.

    + Excellent written and oral communication skills.

    + Demonstrate experience working with technical experts in the fields of business, economics, finance, accounting, permitting, or similar areas.

    + Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Environmental or administrative law experience.

    + Seven (7) years' experience as a practicing attorney or providing legal services.

    + Familiarity with regulated utility industries, energy infrastructure permitting or related policy issues.

    + Experience with energy and telecommunications issues.

    + Experience in employment, data practices, ethics, administrative, or government law.

    + Knowledge of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and Open Meeting Law.

    + Experience providing legal or policy advice to executive decision-makers on diverse, complex, and interrelated matters.

    + Experience managing litigation and/or working with the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office.

    + Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds and marginalized communities.

    + Demonstrated success in supervision, mentoring, or professional development of staff.

    + Experience working with Tribal governments or Tribal-State Relations.

    Additional Requirements

    This position requires successful completion of a background and reference check.

    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.