Associate General Counsel

Sourcewell • Staples, MN

18h • $132,320 - $165,400 • Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Director of Legal Services, this position provides effective legal advice, counsel, and support to the organization; and provides support to Senior Director of Legal Services and Chief Legal and Government Relations Officer, as required.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• In-house legal experience
• Public sector experience
• Experience with state and federal data practices and data privacy laws
• Military experience
• Experience in construction law
• Experience with procurement and cooperative purchasing
• Will consider attorneys with out of state licensure qualified for Admission by Motion pursuant to Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct, rule 10, or qualified to sit for the Minnesota bar in July 2026.

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 Senior Director of Legal Services.
• Coordinates with outside legal counsel and resources as assigned by Senior Director of Legal Services.
• 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 Senior Director of Legal Services and Chief Legal and Government Relations Officer 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.

Benefits

• At Sourcewell, collaboration, respect, and belonging are the core of who we are.
• We believe in giving back to the community, offering paid volunteer time for staff, and supporting one another to do our best work.
• We’re proud to have been recognized by Top Workplaces, the nation’s leading employer recognition program, annually since 2016.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level