Government and Government Relations Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

In-House

Minneapolis, MN

Government and Government Relations Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Assistant General Counsel - VP - Government Relations and Public Policy Legal

Job Responsibilities:
In the role of Assistant General Counsel, VP at the company, the candidate will be responsible for a variety of critical legal and strategic functions. The primary responsibilities include:
- Leading or participating in complex initiatives and deliverables, contributing to large-scale planning within the company.
- Handling matters that significantly impact the company's operations, strategies, or profitability.
- Providing legal advice for the management of the company and its subsidiaries.
- Serving as a legal advisor to various business and enterprise functions within the company.
- Reviewing and analyzing complex, large-scale, or long-term challenges, requiring in-depth evaluation of multiple factors, including intangible or unprecedented factors.
- Drafting complex legal documents, and reviewing and negotiating documents prepared by outside counsel.
- Identifying and analyzing complex legal issues, developing conclusions, and making recommendations for issue resolution.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with partners across the Legal Department and the company to influence timely advocacy of new and proposed legal or regulatory obligations.
- Providing substantive legal advice on matters for more experienced management of the Corporation.
- Developing and leading the implementation of strategic business initiatives, leading work teams to meet deliverables, and driving new initiatives.
- Educating, training, and supervising less experienced attorneys within the Legal department.
- Collaborating strategically with peers, colleagues, and mid-level to more experienced managers to resolve issues and achieve goals.
- Leading projects, teams, or serving as a peer mentor.
- Developing relationships with and providing guidance to more experienced leadership, including executive officers, on issues that may present legal, regulatory, compliance, or reputational risk to the company.
- Partnering with business leaders and management of other corporate departments to develop and implement risk management programs.

Education and Experience Information:
Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of 5 years of law experience, or an equivalent combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education.
- Active State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United States.

Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in political law, including topics related to PACs, corporate political activities, trade association political activities, employee political activities, pay-to-play requirements at federal, state, and local levels, lobbying laws, and gifts and entertainment.
- Familiarity with enterprise risk management frameworks and functions, and regulatory expectations for risk management at large banks and financial holding companies.
- Ability to analyze legal issues in substantive law in the area of practice and provide effective advice to clients on complex legal matters.
- Strong independent thinking and ability to provide credible challenges.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills.

Salary Information:
The base pay range offered for this position is between $144, and $300,. Pay may vary depending on factors such as achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

Benefits:
Eligible employees of the company are provided with a comprehensive set of benefits, which include:
- Health benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid time off
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
- Parental leave
- Critical caregiving leave
- Discounts and savings
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarships for dependent children
- Adoption reimbursement

Job Expectations:
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Posting End Date:
30 May 2025
The job posting may come down early due to the volume of applicants.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
The company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Risk and Compliance:
Employees at the company support a focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture. They are accountable for the execution of all applicable risk programs, which include adhering to applicable company policies and procedures, fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is an emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, and making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Applicants with Disabilities:
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at the company.

Drug and Alcohol Policy:
The company maintains a drug-free workplace.

Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
- Third-party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by the company.
- The company requires candidates to directly represent their own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.