Privacy Legal Manager / General Counsel 1

Working Title: Privacy Legal Manager

Job Class: General Counsel 1

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

• Job ID : 96086

• Location : Vadnais Heights

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 08/06/2026

• Closing Date : 09/01/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Manager

• Division/Unit : DCT Support Services / DCT GCO Operations Legal Serv

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $51.89 - $74.31 / hourly; $108,346 - $155,159 / 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

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

This position requires an employee to be onsite at 3200 Labore Rd, Ste 104, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.

• Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) is available on a limited basis.

• Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.

• Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.

This position serves as a Managing Attorney in the Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) General Counsel’s Office, overseeing the Data Privacy Office and leading the agency’s legal strategy for data security, privacy, and governance. As the DCT Privacy Legal Manager, you will provide trusted legal counsel, supervise and mentor a team of privacy professionals, and partner with leaders across the organization to ensure compliance with federal and state laws while supporting the agency’s mission.

In this capacity, you will focus on the strategy, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of processes and procedures that support privacy operations, ensuring efficient workflows, consistency in practice, and compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Advise DCT on compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including data breach assessment and response, incident management and regulatory reporting and communications.

• Collaborate with internal and external partners on data protection, data sharing, and data management initiatives.

• Provide legal and policy research, analysis, and writing support for DCT, with a primary focus on data security, privacy, and governance.

• Coordinate and oversee privacy legal services within the Data Privacy Office, including support with responding to data incidents, data requests, redactions, and governance functions

• Using knowledge of substantive law and policy, provide analysis, drafting, and related writing to support DCT legislative objectives on issues related to data privacy.

• Manage the legal hold and litigation hold process to ensure consistency regarding litigation and administrative matters.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains detailed descriptions of your work experience sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school; AND

• Current license and in good standing to practice law in Minnesota; AND

• Five (5) years of experience as a practicing attorney providing legal advice and counsel in one or more areas such as data protection, privacy, administrative law or other relevant legal fields.

• Interpreting and applying federal and state laws and regulations related to data privacy, data security, public records, and information governance (i.e. Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, HIPAA, IRS, Social Security Administration regulations, or similar privacy and confidentiality laws).

• Experience advising on data-related legal issues, such as requests for data access or disclosure, and legal implications of data incidents or breaches.

• Experience providing incident response such as data breaches, data requests, redactions and/or privacy incidents.

• At least one (1) year of experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity, which may include managing legal staff, leading legal initiatives, or mentoring attorneys or other professionals.

AND

Demonstrated leadership experience may include any of the following:

• Experience as a supervisor, team lead, lead worker, OR project lead*

• Completion of a State leadership development program, such as Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) or Senior Leadership Institute (SLI)

• Completion of a similar or equivalent leadership development program through another organization

• A paid or unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee, such as an Employee Resource Group (ERG). This experience must also include:

• 1+ years of identifying issues, goals, and strategic actions

• 100+ hours per year time commitment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with security and privacy issues in the public sector or similarly regulated environments.

• Legal experience in dispute resolution, such as litigation, administrative hearings, or formal legal proceedings.

• Experience structuring or adapting legal services or legal teams to align with organizational needs and priorities.

• Demonstrated ability to apply emotional intelligence, effective leadership, and communication skills in navigating organizational change and working across diverse teams and communities.

• Ability to evaluate operational processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and support implementation of business or legal process enhancements.

• Experience facilitating collaboration and building consensus among groups or individuals with diverse perspectives.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a range of stakeholders, including government entities, advocacy groups, and the public.

• Demonstrated ability to remain professional, composed, and collaborative in high-pressure or rapidly evolving situations.

• Experience supporting or advising leadership bodies or governance boards.

• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and cultural responsiveness, including experience working effectively across cultures and communities

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, 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.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.