Working Title: Associate General Counsel
Job Class: Staff Attorney 1 OR Staff Attorney 2
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID : 92685
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 03/06/2026
Closing Date : 03/19/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
Division/Unit : DHS - Central Office / Office of Privacy Official
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range for Staff Attorney 1: $34.69 - $51.45 / hourly; $72,433 - $107,428 / annually
Salary Range for Staff Attorney 2: $38.55 - $57.35 / hourly; $80,492 - $119,746 / annually
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
Anticipated Duration : Two (2) years
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No
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.
This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; the position is expected to last up to two (2) years.
This position exists to provide legal advice and expertise to the Department of Human Services (DHS) on data privacy, data security, and related issues as a member of the Privacy Office. The individual in this position will be responsible for providing the Department, senior leaders, and staff with legal advice and expertise to support the Department's compliance with all applicable state and federal privacy laws, in collaboration with other Privacy Office and General Counsel's Office staff. The individual in this position will conduct legal and policy research and analysis and provide advisement on diverse and complex matters, including, but not limited to, state and federal laws and policies governing data privacy and security matters as they relate to the Department in its policymaking and provision of programs, services, and health care; legislative efforts; contracts and data sharing agreements; investigations and audits; involvement in litigation; privacy and security trainings; and compliance with policies and controlling legal authority.
Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
Conduct legal analysis of data privacy and security incidents involving Department data.
Provide legal advice to DHS General Counsel staff and Department directors, managers, and staff on data privacy issues and related legal issues within the Department.
Support the Privacy Office work of the Department of Human Services by conducting legal and policy research and analysis on diverse and complex matters to produce written products that collect and apply research on data privacy, data security, and related legal issues concerning the Department.
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.
Staff Attorney 1:**
JD degree from an ABA accredited law school;
Current license and in good standing to practice law in the State of Minnesota; and
At least one (1) year experience as a practicing attorney in, or related to data privacy law; and
Demonstrates knowledge and experience conducting legal research, writing and analysis; and providing legal advice.
Staff Attorney 2:
JD degree from an ABA accredited law school;
Current license and in good standing to practice law in Minnesota; and
At least three (3) years' experience as a practicing attorney in or related to data privacy law.
AND
Experience must also demonstrate the following:
Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills.
Building and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Providing legal advice on diverse and complex human services and data privacy matters
Experience in one or more areas of law related to the position.
Demonstrated experience with regulations and policies relating to Minnesota state government data practices and administrative law.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to spot potential issues in the content of the contract, as well as potential violations of state and federal contracting statutes and regulations.
Knowledge and ability necessary to successfully conduct extremely complex work which includes the analysis and application of federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, policy, hearing procedures, rules of evidence, codes and case law.
Experience working for a government agency/organization.
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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
