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Associate General Counsel - Staff Attorney 2

State of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN • 1h ago

Working Title: Associate General Counsel

Job Class: Staff Attorney 2

Agency: Education Department

Job ID : 96534

Location : Minneapolis

Telework Eligible : Yes - up to 50%

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to bidders and all qualified job seekers. Bidders will be considered through 8/28/26.

Date Posted : 08/22/2026

Closing Date : 09/04/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE

Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / Deputy General Counsel

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $39.22 - $58.35 / hourly; $81,891 - $121,834 / 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

CURRENT permanent-classified MDE employees represented by MAPE who are eligible for interest bidding for the position should consult Article 16, Vacancies, Filling of Positions, Section 3, Job Posting and Interest Bidding, of their negotiated agreement. In order to be considered for the position as an interest bidder your application must be received by the "Closed for Bid" date listed above AND you must email hr.recruiting.mde@state.mn.us with your intent to bid.

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.

As the Associate General Counsel, you will provide legal assistance and services to the Minnesota Department of Education staff and leadership to serve as a subject matter expert on statutes and rules under the jurisdiction of or affecting MDE, with a focus on program integrity matters in Charter Schools and Nutrition Program Services.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the office location listed above will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location. Existing employees who were approved to telework from a bordering state and more than 50 miles from their work location before June 1, 2025, may retain this arrangement unless they move farther away.

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from and ABA accredited law school

Current license and in good standing to practice law in Minnesota, or have the ability to do so within six months of hire

At least three (3) years experience as a practicing attorney in an area of law related to the position

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in legal compliance, regulatory laws, internal investigations, internal controls, or risk management

Experiencing working with federal and state regulatory frameworks

Demonstrated interest in legal issues relating to education or childhood nutrition

Experience working in a government entity

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)

Employment Reference Check

Conflict of Interest Review

Driver's License Check

Criminal Background Check

Education Check

The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

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.

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