State of Minnesota · 8 hours ago
Chief General Counsel - 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 is seeking a Chief General Counsel for the Office of Cannabis Management. This position will provide legal advice and supervision for all OCM activities, oversee litigation and compliance functions, and collaborate with office staff on legal policies and practices.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice, expertise and counsel, legal direction and supervision for all OCM activities
Oversee, direct and coordinate OCM’s litigation, legal advice, legal compliance and administrative law functions
Collaborate with office staff concerning implementation of legal policies and best practices
Maintain the ongoing coordination of OCM’s relationship with the Attorney General’s Office
Determine the overall legal strategy to achieve overall goals of the office
Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff in the Office of the General Counsel
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school
Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota and current with continuing legal education requirements (please include license number on your resume)
At the time of application, must have five (5) years of legal experience as a practicing attorney which must include conducting legal research, writing, and analysis. Judicial clerkship experience will count towards this criteria
One or more years of experience with federal and state laws relating to cannabis and/or hemp laws
Leadership experience which may 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. Leadership experience must include regular responsibility for reviewing and providing feedback on other attorneys' work products
Experience representing clients in litigation as lead counsel or co-counsel
Experience conducting legal research, legal writing, and oral advocacy sufficient to perform the duties of the position
Experience providing legal advice to senior management or executives
The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment
Preferred
One or more years of experience as in-house counsel for a state or federal agency
Ability to produce legal advice products that are understandable to their non-legal audience
Knowledge of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and ability to analyze data, determine classification of data, and provide protection of not public data
Knowledge of the Minnesota's cannabis and hemp laws and regulations
Experience working with the Minnesota Attorney General's Office and/or state government agencies
Experience with the State's rulemaking process
Experience with state procurement process and contracts
Experience conducting legal research that informs others of the legal implications of agency program activities
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
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
A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
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
State of Minnesota provides information for residents, businesses, government, employment, education, and travel.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Tim Walz
41st Governor of Minnesota
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