Working Title: Associate General Counsel
Job Class: Staff Attorney 2
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 94755
Location : Vadnais Heights
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 06/09/2026
Closing Date : 06/22/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / MAPE DCT Central Office
Division/Unit : DCT Support Services / DCT GCO Operations Legal Serv
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $38.55 - $57.35 / hourly; $80,492 - $119,746 / 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
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT 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 requires an employee to be onsite at 3200 Labore Rd, Ste 104, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.
Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) is available on a limited basis.
Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.
Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our DCT General Counsel's Office for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as our Associate General Counsel! This position will provide legal expertise to DCT by conducting legal and policy research, perform analysis on diverse and complex matters, provide legal advice, and produce written products for a variety of audiences and purposes related to rulemaking, Executive Board and CEO's Delegations of Authority, litigation monitoring, Jensen-related matters, the Minnesota Olmstead Plan, and general compliance duties to include board governance.
As the agency's lead attorney in rulemaking, this position regularly provides legal support and advice to DCT leadership, Senior Management, the General Counsel's Office, program staff as well as providing legal training across all agency divisions of DCT on rulemaking and related topics. In this position, you will routinely advise on the development and implementation of DCT policies and best practices that have far-reaching implications. This work often involves conducting complex legal and policy research as well as assisting with complex litigation on behalf of DCT, to provide sophisticated advice on a variety of legal issues that are complex, novel, and/or require understanding of how multiple areas of law and policy interact, including compliance with state and federal law and regulations.
Primary Responsibilities:
Direct, coordinate, and oversee agency-wide rule-related activities and obligations.
Serve as the expert project manager on rulemaking projects by advising and directing agency staff and management, including Senior Leadership, through the rule's promulgation process.
Evaluate risk and determine areas of greatest need for revision.
Lead the DCT's Delegations of Authority function so that all delegations as proposed by program areas across the DCT are executed in a timely manner and are legally accurate.
Assist with litigation and provide legal counsel on diverse and complex legal and compliance issues related to DCT.
Work with DCT leaders and staff to develop and maintain policies and procedures to support agency compliance and to minimize legal risk to the Agency.
Minimum Qualifications
To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experience sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
JD degree from an ABA accredited law school; AND
Current license and in good standing to practice law in Minnesota; AND
Three (3) years' experience as a practicing attorney in one or more of the following areas data privacy, rulemaking, board governance, or administrative law.Experience must demonstrate the following:
Experience providing legal advice interpreting rules, laws, court orders and other legal and/or regulatory materials.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with the Minnesota Attorney General's Office and/or State government agencies.
Experience in litigation practices and techniques, assessment of legal risk, knowledge of negotiation and settlement strategies and techniques, and legal considerations related to settling or compromising lawsuits and claims.
Experience with the Minnesota legislative process.
Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
Experience providing legal advice to senior management or executives.
Experience handling issues related to state and federal laws as they relate to DCT.
Possess knowledge of state and federal law, rules, and regulations relating to the Minnesota Commitment and Treatment Act, the Minnesota Uniform Probate Code (specifically the Minnesota Guardianship Act), the Minnesota Health Records Act, the Minnesota Vulnerable Adults Act, the Minnesota Maltreatment of Minors Act, the 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.
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 - Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and 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.
