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Working Title: General Counsel 1

Job Class: General Counsel

Agency: Bureau of Mediation Services

• Job ID : 77338

• 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 : 06/06/2024

• Closing Date : 06/27/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Bureau of Mediation Services / Mediation Services-Managerial

• Division/Unit : Bureau of Mediation Services / Admin Lead

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• Salary Range: $48.09 - $68.85 / hourly; $100,411 - $143,758 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• 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.

The General Counsel serves as the focal point for all BMS legal matters and issues and serves as the chief legal advisor to the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner. This position oversees all functions of the BMS Representation Section and provides legal advice. The position is responsible for the development and implementation of strategies to effectively coordinate and integrate the agency's legal services and compliance activities to achieve agency objectives . This position coordinates and consults with the Attorney General's Office (AGO) and other internal and external partners regarding legal matters and activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Participate in and support the overall management of the Bureau, including budget, staffing, personnel actions, professional development, and policy updates.

• Provide overall management to the Representation Unit in order to assure that the activities of the unit are in keeping with sound public policy and within applicable laws, rules, and agency policies.

• Provide input on legislative activities for the agency. Assist with the establishment and maintenance of Bureau Administrative Rules, Policies, and Procedures.

• Perform Mediator duties, as assigned.

• Serve as acting Deputy Commissioner in the Deputy Commissioner's absence.

Work may involve considerable travel, including overnight. Employee may be expected to work long and irregular hours in settling disputes.

Minimum Qualifications

Five (5) years of direct advanced professional experience in labor relations with three (3) years as a licensed attorney in the State of Minnesota.

• Thorough knowledge of collective bargaining procedures and principles, including labor grievances and contracts

• Thorough knowledge of relevant state and federal labor statutes, rules, policies, and regulations

Applicants who meet the above will be further assessed on the following:

• Ability to independently design and execute problem solving interventions to assist clients in reaching a consensus-based resolution.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (writing and oral)

• Strong human relations skills and the ability to independently maintain control of the environment, personalities, and process during mediation and representation meetings.

• Ability to work long and irregular hours and travel extensively, including overnight

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience managing personnel in a professional setting.

· Experience in the preparation of administrative hearing cases as an advocate in such proceedings

· Completion of Administrative Law Judge training from the National Judicial College

· Experience preparing and/or presenting technical labor relations training materials.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• SEMA4 Records Check

• Criminal History Check

• Employment Reference Check

• Education/License Verification

• Driver's License Record Check

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.