Description:
The position is a full-time, remote position for a Minnesota-licensed attorney. Occasional, planned travel to the office for key meetings, professional development, or other commitments as necessary. Reporting to the Senior Director of Legal and Government Relations, this position provides effective legal advice, counsel, and supports specific program areas within the organization; this position will work closely and manage relationships with key organizational departments and work to align program objectives with legal compliance requirements; and provide support to Sourcewell's Senior Director of Legal and Government Relations, as required.This position will focus on areas of local government law, with a specific focus on construction contracts and Sourcewell's indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) construction contracts for public agencies and military installations offered through Sourcewell's Cooperative Purchasing Program.
Job Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides legal services generally understood within the field of local government law to fall within the category of “general counsel” work, including but not limited to:
- Negotiates, prepares, reviews, consults with applicable clients, and interprets contracts, amendments, Requests for Proposals, and other agreements, forms and documents related to Sourcewell programs and relationships, and advises on compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
- Participates in inter-office projects, programs, and activities, subject to the general oversight of the General Counsel and Director of Government Relations and Manger of Legal and Government Relations.
- Coordinates with outside legal counsel and resources as assigned by Manager of Legal and Government Relations.
- Maintains appropriate confidentiality and conduct within the Rules of Professional Responsibility in connection with legal work conducted for the organization.
- Assists in the review, drafting, and continuous improvement of legal department procedures.
- Develops legal responses to inquiries as necessary for Sourcewell, as assigned.
- Works closely with appropriate Sourcewell staff to provide legal advice.
- Provides interpretation and advises on Sourcewell's compliance with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, caselaw, and statutes.
- Brings legal issues and concerns to the General Counsel and Director of Government Relations or Manager of Legal and Government Relations and assists in developing responses, as assigned.
- Reviews, analyzes, and advises on continuous improvement of new or existing policies or operations that may compromise the achievement of Sourcewell's mission, vision, or strategic goals.
- Translates legal information and requirements into meaningful client advice concerning business transactions, transaction design, program design, legal risk, liability, legal rights, legal consequences, and obligations in all aspects of organizational governance and operations.
- Interprets and prepares memoranda and correspondence relating to laws, legal codes, precedents, caselaw, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules impacting Sourcewell operations.
- Attends meetings and other Sourcewell events as assigned.
- Provides guidance and advice on foundational Minnesota local government laws, including but not limited to open meetings, data practices and records retention, contracting, public expenditures, and governance.
- Maintain legal file management system within Department guidelines.
- Assists in the review and drafting of Board Policies and resolutions, as assigned.
Supports professional growth through participation in appropriate continuing education and licensure.
Work is varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion, and regularly work with confidential information.
Other duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description:
Required Qualifications:
- Active licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- A minimum of five years of experience as a practicing attorney
- Demonstrated experience in independent decision making
- Ability to translate complex legal issues for a lay audience
- Valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ten or more years of experience as a practicing attorney
- In-house legal experience
- Public sector experience
Position open until filled.