• Deputy General Counsel - General Counsel 2

    State of Minnesota (St. Paul, MN)


    Working Title: Deputy General Counsel

     

    Job Class: General Counsel 2

    Agency: Human Services Dept

    + **Job ID** : 90081

    + **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** : 11/06/2025

    + **Closing Date** : 11/26/2025

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

    + **Division/Unit** : DHS - Central Office / OPR Legal Management Office

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

    + **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 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 (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) _for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.***_

     

    As Deputy General Counsel, you will provide legal advice and manage a team of attorneys who provide legal advice to Department managers, directors and executive management on a variety of complex legal issues, with particular focus on legal issues affecting or involving the Health Care, Aging and Disability Services, Behavioral Health, and Homelessness, Housing, and Support Services administrations (Supported Administrations). You will also assist the General Counsel in coordinating and supervising the Department’s legal work and coordinate with the Attorney General’s Office (“AGO”) on the preparation and conduct of the Department’s litigation.

    Additional responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

    + Provide advice to Department staff regarding the implementation of, and compliance with, Department-wide policies.

    + Provide legal training on a variety of topics to Department staff.

    + Provide back-up to the General Counsel and other Deputy General Counsels, in case of their absence.

    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 eight (8) 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 three (3) 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.

    + Experience working with the Minnesota Attorney General's Office and/or other state government agencies.

    + Tribal law experience.

    + 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.