Associate General Counsel, Data Practices & Governance - Staff Attorney 2

Working Title: Associate General Counsel, Data Practices & Governance

Job Class: Staff Attorney 2

Agency: Cannabis Management Office

• Job ID : 97424

• 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 : 10/08/2026

• Closing Date : 10/22/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Cannabis Management Office / Cannabis Mgt Off - MAPE

• Division/Unit : Cannabis Management Office-OCM / OCM Director Staff

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25%

• Salary Range: $39.22 - $58.35 / hourly; $81,891 - $121,834 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• 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.

This position will coordinate the Office of Cannabis Management's (OMC) obligations under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) and other state and federal laws regarding protection of the privacy of data subjects and accessibility of public information and serve as office’s Data Practices Compliance Official. Additionally, this position will serve as a lead attorney in Data Governance providing legal advice regarding compliance with all applicable laws and coordinating all legal functions in these areas.

This position will provide legal expertise to ensure OCM’s compliance with state and federal laws, providing legal advice on officewide and division-specific issues, assisting the General Counsel with coordinating the office’s litigation, collaborating with other attorneys and OCM staff in legal review of contracts and rulemaking submissions, and collaborating in the development and implementation of OCM legal policies and best practices. This position will conduct legal and policy research, perform analysis on diverse and complex matters, provide legal advice, and produce written products for a variety of audiences and purposes.

This position is located in St. Paul and is required to report to the office three (3) days per week and may telework two days per week.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper years of service 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.

At least three (3) years experience as a practicing attorney in a law firm or public sector setting (Judicial Clerkship will count toward this criteria)

A J.D. degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school; and

A current license to practice law in the State of Minnesota.

Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills;

• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts

• Building and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Providing legal advice to leadership on diverse and complex data privacy matters; and

• Knowledge of principles and practices of legal, ethical and professional rules of conduct.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience managing data or performing data practices functions.

• Knowledge of Minnesota Data Practices Act sufficient to respond to requests for information and coordinate agency response.

• Knowledge of Minnesota Records Retention laws sufficient to manage varying retention schedules.

• Knowledge and technical ability to evaluate and advise on the implementation, governance, and management of electronic data management technologies.

• Experience assisting in litigation cases.

• Experience developing and managing internal policies and procedures for managing data requests.

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)

• Employment Reference Check

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Criminal Background Check

The Office of Cannabis Management will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

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.