Working Title: Senior Data Privacy General Counsel
Job Class: Staff Attorney 3
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID : 85910
Location : Statewide
Telework Eligible : Yes - This position has a flexible work arrangement that may allow for Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) or a mixture of working in our office and Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) ; This team is currently Teleworking (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) ; however, this may change in the future with notice.
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 05/24/2025
Closing Date : 06/05/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Human Services / DHS MAPE State Operated Svcs
Division/Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Data Privacy Office
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 10% to travel to required on-site meetings, conferences, and trainings.
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
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 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.
This position was previous posted on 4/29/2025 - 5/12/2025. If you applied for this position previously, you do not need to apply again.
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.
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.
Experience with representing employers with a unionized workforce.
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 - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.
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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
