Senior Associate General Counsel - Staff Attorney 3

Overview

Position: Senior Associate General Counsel (Staff Attorney 3)

Location: St. Paul, Minnesota

Employment Type: Full-Time, Unlimited

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Telework Eligibility: Yes, for applicants residing in Minnesota or bordering states within 50 miles of the primary work location, subject to supervisory approval and satisfactory performance.

Salary Range: $43.69 - $64.80 per hour; $91,224 - $135,302 annually

Bargaining Unit: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional

Note: The employer does not provide work visa sponsorship and does not participate in E-Verify. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to the Health Care; Aging and Disability Services; Behavioral Health; and Homelessness, Housing, and Support Services administrations.
• Support the administration and operation of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) trusts.
• Conduct complex legal and policy research to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and court decisions.
• Review and advise on policies and procedures impacting the four administrations.
• Provide legal guidance on data privacy and protected health information matters related to Medicaid.
• Analyze proposed legislation and court decisions affecting the relevant administrations.
• Assist with litigation and administrative appeals as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Current license in good standing to practice law in Minnesota.
• At least five (5) years of experience as a practicing attorney in areas of law relevant to this position.
• Demonstrated strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience providing legal advice on complex human services and data privacy matters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with state and federal privacy laws related to human services programs.
• Experience handling union trust matters or similar legal issues.
• Experience representing clients in civil litigation.
• Experience working with the Minnesota Attorney General's Office or other state government agencies.
• Experience with tribal law.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

• Reference and criminal background checks will be conducted prior to appointment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary within the stated range.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care including IVF.
• Diabetes care.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• Six weeks paid parental leave for newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan providing retirement income after three years of service.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Tax-free health, dental, and dependent care expense accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
• Training, professional development, and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for qualifying positions.

Location

This position is based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Telework is available under specified conditions.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly organization committed to workforce diversity. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.