Working Title: Assistant General Counsel
Job Class: Staff Attorney 3
Agency: Minnesota Management & Budget
Job ID : 95672
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 : 07/21/2026
Closing Date : 08/03/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Management & Budget
Division/Unit : Agency Operations / Legal Services
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $43.69 - $64.80 / hourly; $91,224 - $135,302 / 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.
Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to provide legal advice and guidance to MMB management and staff. This position will ensure compliance with state and federal data privacy laws, including the requirements imposed by the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA), and serve as the General Counsel's primary backup, providing legal guidance to MMB management and staff in various legal areas as needed. This includes work involving the Minnesota Imprisonment and Exoneration Remedies Act, state budgeting and financial management, contract review, guidance on interpreting the state Code of Ethics, litigation and discovery, and other areas assigned by the MMB General Counsel.
This is a 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 Official as defined in M.S. section 13.05 and providing legal expertise and general oversight of data privacy functions; working with MMB Legal Services Coordinator on managing data requests, data practices complaints, and responses to alleged 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 prepare for settlement conferences and negotiate settlement agreements under the Minnesota Imprisonment and Exoneration Remedies Act (MIERA).
Coordinating litigation and discovery responses with the Office of the Attorney General
Working with MMB budget and finance staff to evaluate agency spending authority
Assessing whether certain employee activities are compliant with relevant state ethics and political activities requirements
Reviewing MMB contracts for compliance with state law and policy and assessing for organizational risk and liability
Advising on proposed legislative changes
Collaborating with attorneys at other state agencies and Governor's Office staff on matters of enterprise-wide concern
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.
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/) .
IMPORTANT! To be considered for the Assistant General Counsel position, applicants must submit a cover letter and meet the below qualifications:
Three (3) years of experience providing legal advice and counsel to in house/internal clients
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)
Experience must include:
Providing legal counsel on and responding to complex data requests related to the MGDPA
Interpersonal skills sufficient to build and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including other counsel, senior leadership, and agency partners
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 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 local government unit)
Experience planning and delivering complex legal training to non-legal audiences
Experience giving legal advice to senior organizational leadership
Experience developing and providing legal advice on organizational policies and procedures
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
Experience giving guidance on ethical issues
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 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.
