Working Title: Employment Law Counsel
Job Class: Staff Attorney 3
Agency: Minnesota Management & Budget
Job ID : 94184
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 : 05/15/2026
Closing Date : 06/15/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Management & Budget
Division/Unit : Enterprise Employee Resources / Employment & Labor Counsel
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
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 : Unrepresented
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.
This position qualifies for a $10,000 hiring incentive, paid in two installments after a qualified candidate starts. To receive the incentive, the person hired must not be employed by MMB at the time of their appointment to the position. Former MMB employees can still qualify for the incentive as long as they aren't currently working at MMB when they're appointed to the position.
This position may also qualify for relocation expense reimbursements, depending on whether the employee selected must move and how far they move. Covered expenses may include realtor's fees, moving expenses, temporary living expenses, and travel expenses for the employee, their spouse, and their family.
Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is seeking a motivated and service-driven attorney to join our team and support the State of Minnesota's executive branch agencies. In this role, you will help shape statewide employment practices by providing high-quality legal advice and guidance on labor and employment law, compensation plans, collective bargaining agreements, and data practices.
Job duties for this position include:
Providing thoughtful legal advice to human resources, labor relations, affirmative action, executive branch agencies on a wide range of employment and labor law issues, including
Conducting employment investigations and advising on disciplinary actions, interpreting collective bargaining agreements, and applying state and federal labor and employment laws such as the ADA, FMLA, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Minnesota Human Rights Act, Public Employment Labor Relations Act, Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, wage laws, and more
Delivering training and timely updates to agencies on changes in labor and employment law, helping ensure consistent and compliant statewide practices
Representing agencies in grievance arbitrations and hearings before the Bureau of Medication Services and other administrative forums
Reviewing draft policies, procedures, and related documents to ensure compliance with state and federal law, rules and regulations, statewide policies, and other authorities
Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) options for this position are dependent on where the employee lives. With approval, employees that live within 50 miles from the primary work location may telework up to 50%. Employees that live 50 miles or more from the primary location and live in Minnesota may telework more than 50% with approval.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper years of service 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. Candidates must clearly demonstrate all the following qualifications on their resume. Resume tips are available here (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/applicant-help/resume-tips/) .
Experience must include:
Four (4) years of experience providing legal advice, guidance, and representing clients related to employment and labor law
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)
Thorough knowledge and applied understanding of state and federal employment laws in the areas of anti-discrimination and civil rights; wage, pay, and benefits; leave; reasonable accommodations; workplace safety; labor relations; and data practices
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
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!
Experience advising clients on equal employment opportunity, including but not limited to Title VII, Minnesota Human Rights Act, and affirmative action
Six (6) or more years of experience providing legal advice, guidance, and representing clients related to employment and labor law
Experience representing a public employer (county, state, federal, Tribal, or another municipality)
Labor and/or employment law-related experience in Minnesota state government
Labor and/or employment law-related experience in a unionized environment
Experience planning and delivering complex legal training to non-legal audiences
Experience representing an employer in civil litigation and/or arbitration proceedings
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota Management and Budget that a successful candidate must pass all required checks prior to employment which may consist of the below checks:
SEMA4 records check (applies to current and past state agency employees only)
Criminal history check
Reference check
Social Security and address verification
Education verification
Conflict of interest review
Other legally or internal policy required checks
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.
Minnesota Management & Budget does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota Management & Budget will not sponsor applicant work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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.
