Working Title: Deputy General Counsel

　　Job Class: Staff Attorney 3

　　Agency: Office of Higher Education

　　Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted: 01/23/2024

　　Closing Date: 02/12/2024

　　Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Office of Higher Education / MAPE

　　Division/Unit: SELF Loan Legal

　　Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

　　Days of Work: Monday - Friday

　　Travel Required : Yes; Up to 25%, mostly within the State of Minnesota

　　Salary Range: $40.49 - $60.05 / hourly; $84,543 - $125,384 / annually

　　Classified Status: Classified

　　Telework Eligible: Yes; but may need to make appearances in court within Minnesota

　　Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

　　Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

　　The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

　　We are a mission-focused agency looking to hire a Deputy General Counsel to join our growing legal team.

　　As a Deputy General Counsel for the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, your primary assignment will be to provide legal expertise and support to the SELF Loan and Financial Services divisions. You will provide focused support related to bond issuance and compliance, and proactively monitoring and ensuring compliance with loan licensing laws and regulations of other states. You will also be responsible for monitoring compliance with federal and state regulations related to the SELF Loan program.

　　Duties Include:

　　Oversee new and existing SELF program bond issuances, ensuring compliance with all document provisions, relevant laws, policies, procedures and other regulations.

　　Proactively monitor and ensure agency compliance with student loan licensing laws and regulations of other states.

　　Monitor and ensure compliance with student loan servicing contracts and servicing regulations, generally.

　　Legal support to the Agency as requested, including backup for the Staff Attorney or the General Counsel.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Master of Law (LL.M), as applicable.

　　A license in good standing in Minnesota state courts, or a license in good standing from another state with the ability to be admitted to Minnesota without examination within six months of hire, or a license in good standing from another state with the ability to obtain a house counsel license within six months of hire.

　　Three (3) years relevant legal experience, with a specialized knowledge of bond issuance, bond compliance, finance, public, finance, consumer lending, regulatory compliance and/or other area relevant to this position,

　　or at least two years of the above relevant experience with an MBA in finance or related graduate work

　　Familiarity with the working and activities of government programs.

　　Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

　　Highly developed human relations and collaborative skills to effectively work with diverse interests in settings with multiple outcome goals.

　　Team building and leadership skills necessary to bring together diverse interests to accomplish contractual objectives.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Five (5) years relevant legal experience, as listed above.

　　Experience with student loan bond issuances.

　　A license in good standing in federal court in the District of Minnesota.

　　Knowledge and experience with RFP process, Minnesota Data Practices, Act, and other relevant regulations.

　　Physical Requirements

　　Ability to position self and move sufficiently to perform repetitive tasks.

　　Maintain a stationary position for long periods of time.

　　Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

　　Ability to travel to and from courthouses throughout the state.

　　Additional Requirements

　　This position requires successful completion of the following:

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

　　Criminal History Check

　　Employment Reference Check

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