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Working Title: Deputy General Counsel- Staff Attorney 3

Job Class: Staff Attorney 3

Agency: Secretary of State

• Job ID : 76792

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Hybrid schedule is available

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 05/17/2024

• Closing Date : 05/31/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Secretary of State / Secretary of State-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Elections Sys Dev / Legal Affairs/Public Records

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Limited

• Salary Range: $40.49 - $60.05 / hourly; $84,543 - $125,384 / 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

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 Deputy General Counsel, you will provide legal advice to the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State (OSS) as well as information to our county and municipal Election partners, Business Services partners, and the general public. This position serves as the subject matter expert on: data practices compliance; legislation review and rulemaking; advising on applicable federal and state statutes, case law, and administrative rules and practices. This position will work closely with the General Counsel, Deputy Secretary of State, OSS's division directors, and the Attorney General's office.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide legal analysis and advice with respect to the application of Minnesota statutes and rules to fact situations and hypothetical questions.

• Provide on an agency wide basis, legal advice regarding OSS compliance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and other applicable privacy laws.

• Assist in executing all legal and regulatory aspects of rulemaking.

• Provide legal review of legislation and assist in fiscal note coordination as required by the legislature.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school.

• Current license and in good standing to practice law in Minnesota

• At least four years experience as a practicing attorney in an area of law related to this position.

Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills;

• Building and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Providing legal advice to leadership on diverse and complex data privacy matters; and

• Experience in one or more areas of law related to the position, namely, data privacy law, administrative law, grantmaking law, business entity law, or election law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in or with the Attorney General's Office and/or State government agencies.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

• Expertise or experience handling complex issues related to state and federal data privacy and security.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State that all candidates submit a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• A submission of a legal writing sample will be required at the time of interview.

• SEMA4 Records Check

• Criminal History Check

• Employment Reference Check

• Education/License Verification

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.