Working Title: Contract Attorney Supervisor

Job Class: Staff Attorney Supervisor

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 79897

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/03/2024

• Closing Date : 09/23/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Central Office MMA

• Division/Unit : DHS - Central Office / OPR Compliance Office

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

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $46.91 - $67.01 / hourly; $97,948 - $139,916 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

• 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 Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS 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.

* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available .*

As the Contract Attorney Supervisor, you will provide and supervise Contracts Attorneys in the following functions: professional, high-level legal expertise and services relating to complex contract development, review and contract performance in multiple subject areas and issues throughout the Department of Human Services (DHS).

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

• Draft, review, and approve contracts as to form, enforceability and execution.

• Provide counsel and advice to Department staff pertaining to intellectual property, indemnification and insurance issues and other contract issues serve as one of the Department’s subject matter experts regarding contracts with complex competitive proposal requirements for Departmental programs.

• Negotiate contract legal issues with outside counsel including, but not limited to, intellectual property, indemnification, and insurance issues.

• Provide legal contractual advice to Department staff and managers, other Department staff.

• Develop and implement related training to Department staff and managers, other state agency staff, grantees, and coordinate contract activities with other state agencies.

• Facilitate and enhance Department contract staffs’ compliance with the statutory retainage requirement, the Department’s diversity and inclusionary goals in contracting, and ethics laws and state & Department ethics policies.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.

• JD degree from an ABA accredited law school;

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

• At least five (5) years’ experience as a practicing attorney in an area of law related to the position with one (1) of the years working as a supervisor or in a leadership/lead role; and

• Knowledge and experience with state and federal contract law as they relate to human services programs.

Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills.

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

• Providing legal advice to executive leadership on diverse and complex human services and contract matters.

• Supervision of staff including mentoring and fostering professional development or serving in a lead/leadership role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate with a large and varied constituency, including legislators and legislative staff, the Attorney General’s Office, state local and federal agencies, professional and advocacy groups, as well as the general public.

• Extensive knowledge of information technology (IT) and intellectual property (IP) issues related to contracts, sufficient that the position holder is able to analyze and resolve complex questions of law related to IT contracts and contracts with IP components.

• Knowledge of state and federal data privacy laws, such as the Minnesota data practices act and the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act.

• Demonstrated ability to combine legal, strategic leadership, human relation, and diversity equity and inclusion skills.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.