State of Minnesota · 1 week ago
Deputy Director/Chief Legal Officer - General Counsel 1
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$50.25/hr - $71.95/hr
5+ years expThe State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and they are seeking a Deputy Director/Chief Legal Officer for the Cannabis Expungement Board. This role is accountable to the Executive Director, providing strategic legal advice and formulating legal strategies to achieve the agency's goals while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Perform the functions of the Executive Director when that individual is not available
Provide guidance to all agency staff
Formulate and direct legal strategies to achieve the transformational and equity goals of the CEB
Provide strategic legal advice to the Executive Director and other members of the Senior Leadership team regarding complex legal issues relating to the administration of agency programs and policies
Ensure compliance with all applicable laws to minimize exposure for liability and advance the mission of the agency
Determine the overall legal strategy to achieve overall goals of the agency
Serve as the CEB’s Data Practices Compliance Officer and work with other members of the Senior Leadership Team to ensure compliance with Data Practices in all phases of the agency’s work
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor and licensed to practice law in Minnesota
Five (5) years professional experience in criminal law or prosecution
Knowledge of and experience with setting program objectives
Demonstrated leadership experience. Leadership experience can include experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead, or completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI or SLI), or comparable leadership program
Interpersonal and relationship building skills
Preferred
Extensive experience in and deep working knowledge of criminal justice and expungement law
Experience as a criminal prosecutor and/or defender
Experience in the public sector managing or leading agency strategic initiatives, operations, budgets, personnel
Experience planning, organizing, coordination, implementing, and reporting on program objectives
Experience in interpreting government rules, regulations, and laws, including the MN Government Data Practices Act
Experience implementing or monitoring compliance with data practices/data privacy requirements
Experience with the legislative process
Demonstrated ability to partner with public and private organizations, special interest groups, elected and appointed officials
Team building skills, including superior communication, written and public speaking skills
Well established negotiation skills and an aptitude for building consensus through cooperation and coalition-building
Benefits
Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Fertility care, including IVF
Diabetes care
Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Training, classes, and professional development
Tuition reimbursement
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Company
State of Minnesota
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