**Working Title** : General Counsel **Job Class: General Counsel 2** **Agency: Natural Resources Dept** + **Job ID:** 88277 + **Location:** Saint Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary:** Unlimited + **Who May Apply:** Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted:** 8/16/2025 + **Closing Date:** 09/05/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN Dept of Natural Resources** + **Division/Unit:** DNR Commissioner's Office + **Work Shift/Work Hours:** Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm + **Days of Work:** Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Limited travel, including occasional overnight stays + **Salary Range:** $55.84 - $79.99 / hourly; $116,594 - $167,019 / annually + **Classified Status:** Unclassified + **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/) **:** No **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 is eligible to telework up to 20% time on a monthly basis._ Note: This is an appointed position that serves at the pleasure of the Commissioner. This position serves as the General Counsel for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The position is responsible for the development and implementation of strategies to effectively coordinate and integrate the agency’s legal services to achieve the agency objectives. This includes oversight, direction, and coordination of the DNR’s litigation, legal advice, legal compliance, administrative law, and tribal law functions. In this capacity the incumbent has the responsibility of providing confidential attorney-client privileged legal services and advice to agency leaders and, at the request of those leaders, to agency managers, supervisors and staff. The General Counsel is a member of the Senior Management Team and various other committees and work groups and is the agency’s primary point of contact with the Governor’s General Counsel, other state agency general counsels, and the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office (AGO). The position provides legal direction for both the agency as a whole and the Office of General Counsel (OGC). The General Counsel reviews litigation and other legal services provided by the AGO and outside counsel. **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. + Currently licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota or is eligible to obtain a license under Rule 7 of the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct at the time of employment or is eligible to obtain a Temporary House Counsel License under Rule 9 of the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct at the time of employment. Persons that qualify under Rule 7 must have obtained a Minnesota License within 60 days of their commencement of employment. Persons that qualify under Rule 9 must have obtained a Minnesota License within 12 months after the commencement of their employment. + Experience overseeing and coordinating legal research, analysis and advice related to a range of government services and programs. + Advanced knowledge of state and federal legislative processes and statutory frameworks. + Advanced knowledge of natural resources law and familiarity with major principles of natural resources management. + Advanced knowledge of administrative law and procedures governing both rulemaking and contested case processes. + Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state and local agencies, governmental and professional associations, business interests, advocates and others involved in the management of natural resources. + Experience providing legal advice to executive level leadership on complex legal issues with a broad impact. + Experience supervising legal staff, including mentoring and fostering professional development. + Experience managing complex litigation. + Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. **Preferred Qualifications** + Knowledge and experience with tribal law and American Indian treaties + Knowledge and experience with environmental law beyond natural resources law. **Additional Requirements** Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status). It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: + Conflict of Interest Review + Criminal History Check + Education Verification + Employment Reference / Records Check + License / Certification Verification 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.