Employment Law Attorney - General Counsel 1

Closing Date: 27th May, 2026

Description:

Job Details:

• Working Title: Employment Law Attorney - General Counsel 1
• Job Class: General Counsel
• Agency: Revenue Dept

Job ID: 93782

• 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: 05/01/2026
• Closing Date: 05/27/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Revenue Dept / Revenue-Managerial
• Division/Unit: General Counsel
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $51.00 - $73.03 / hourly; $106,488 - $152,486 / 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.

Job Summary:
Are you a proactive problem-solver who excels at navigating complex employment and labor law challenges? Do you enjoy partnering with leaders to strengthen an organization's culture, advance workforce strategies, and build legally sound practices that help an agency thrive?

The Department of Revenue is seeking an Agency Employment Law Counsel to serve as our primary labor and employment law advisor. In this high-impact role, you will guide executives, HR/LR professionals, and Equity, Access & Inclusion (EAI) leaders through some of the most sensitive and intricate workplace issues we face.

You'll dive into a diverse portfolio—internal investigations, ADA accommodations, workforce policies, data practices, discrimination claims, litigation strategy, and more—working closely with the Attorney General's Office and senior leadership to support a respectful, compliant, and productive workplace.

This attorney position is ideal for an experienced attorney with a passion for making a difference in the lives of Minnesotans through innovative, collaborative, and results-driven thinking. If you're energized by impactful work and want to help shape the employee experience for an entire agency, this position offers both challenge and opportunity.

Writing Sample:
Individuals who are selected for an interview will be requested to complete a written exercise as part of the interview process.

This position will be based out of Revenue's St. Paul office (Stassen building) with an in-office work requirement of at least four (4) days per week and may be expanded depending upon business needs of the office.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the Minnesota Bar and current license in good standing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to manage complex, confidential issues and provide expert legal advice to the General Counsel, senior leadership, management staff, HR/LR staff, and external partners.
• At least five (5) years of experience providing legal counsel on employment and labor law matters, including:
• Performing legal research, writing, and analysis.
• Providing legal guidance on HR/LR policies/procedures/best practices.
• Conducting complex workplace investigations and responding to EEOC/MHRA changes.
• Coordinating and assisting with the representation of clients in employment litigation as either lead counsel or co-counsel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of:
• Federal and Minnesota employment laws such as ADA, FMLA, PFML, PWFA, FLSA, PERLA, GINA, MHRA, Title VII, Affirmative Action, labor relations, collective bargaining agreement interpretation, and administrative hearings.
• State and federal data practices requirements related to employment matters.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within Minnesota state government with state labor contracts and HR/LR policies and processes.
• Experience developing and delivering legal or policy training.
• Knowledge of risk management practices for employment matters.
• Experience working with Minnesota state government labor contracts and plans.
• Experience working with the Minnesota Attorney General's Office or other state/federal government agencies.

Physical Requirements:
Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements:
Prior to an offer of employment, a background check will be conducted. This will include, but is not limited to checking degrees and licensures, criminal history, and tax filing and payment history. All individual income tax filing and payment obligations must be current prior to interviewing for this position.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). The Department of Revenue is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. MDOR does not participate in E-Verify

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