Working Title: Associate General Counsel
Job Class: Staff Attorney 3
Agency: Minnesota Management & Budget
Job ID : 89435
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 : 10/08/2025
Closing Date : 10/21/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Management & Budget
Division/Unit : Management Services / Legal Services
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $42.94 - $63.69 / hourly; $89,658 - $132,984 / 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 assist the MMB General Counsel in providing legal advice and guidance to MMB management and staff. This position will work to ensure compliance with state and federal data privacy laws, including the requirements imposed by the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA), the Minnesota Official Records Act, subpoenas, legal discovery, and records administration laws. In addition, this position will serve as the General Counsel's primary backup and will be responsible for providing legal guidance to MMB management and staff in various legal areas as needed, including contract review, litigation, and other areas as assigned by MMB General Counsel. This is a new and crucial role within the Legal Services team that will collaborate with government leadership to coordinate legal strategy for MMB.
Job duties for this position include:
Serving as MMB's Data Compliance Officer as defined in M.S. section 13.05 and providing legal expertise and general oversight of data privacy functions; managing data requests, data practices complaints, litigation holds, and responses to data practices violations
Assisting the MMB General Counsel in the provision of legal advice and counsel to MMB; serving as backup for the General Counsel when they are unavailable
Conducting legal research and analysis in response to requests for legal advice
Ensuring MMB policies, procedures, and actions are developed and implemented in accordance with applicable state and federal law
Assisting the MMB General Counsel in reviewing contracts for compliance with state and federal law and relevant state policies, as well as organizational risk and liability
Coordinating litigation and discovery responses with the Office of the Attorney General
Collaborating with attorneys at other state agencies
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
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)
Four (4) years of experience providing legal advice and counsel to in house/internal clients, including providing legal advice and counsel related to data privacy and compliance with data practices laws, such as the MGDPA
Experience managing or facilitating a client's response to subpoenas and other forms of legal discovery
Experience reviewing contracts for compliance with relevant state and federal law and organization policy
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 and guidance related to the MGDPA, data privacy, records retention, and related compliance
Data practices-related experience in Minnesota state government
Data practices-related experience in a unionized environment
Experience collaborating with attorneys from outside organizations
Experience representing a public employer (county, state, federal, Tribal, or another municipality)
Experience planning and delivering complex legal training to non-legal audiences
Experience giving legal advice to senior organizational leadership
Experience collaborating on organizational strategy in response to litigation
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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
