Contracts and Legal Compliance Director/General Counsel 1
About the role
The Contracts and Legal Compliance Director is responsible for executive management of DCT contracting in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. Key responsibilities include overseeing contract development and management, legal advice, and continuous improvement efforts.
Responsibilities
Direct the DCT Contracts unit and manage personnel, including staffing, performance management, and training.
Provide legal advice and guidance, including legal review, ethics, and legal advice on contracts.
Present options and recommendations to executives on complex legal questions related to enterprise risk management, tort claims act, real property, indemnification, contracts law, Minnesota State Constitution, arbitration, chapters 16A and 16C, Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, grantmaking, trade secrets, intellectual property, insurance law, data sharing, and business associate agreements, payer/provider law, and related CMS regulations.
Engage with diverse communities and perspectives, and advise stakeholders and leadership on legal risks, ethical conduct, contract interpretation, and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
Deliver complex legal training to non-legal audiences and serve as a trusted resource to external partners.
Participate in contracts-related and Agency-wide continuous improvement efforts.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school;
- Current license and in good standing to practice law in Minnesota;
- Five (5) years of experience as a practicing attorney providing legal advice and guidance in contract law.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting hospitals, health systems, managed care organizations, government healthcare programs, or healthcare technology organizations.
- Experience in drafting, negotiating, and providing legal advice related to Requests for Proposals and Contracts under Minnesota state law.
- Detailed knowledge of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Experience advising on Minn. Stat. 43A.38, Code of Ethics for Employees in the Executive Branch, and related policies.
- Experience working with state government contracts, including knowledge and experience with Minn. Stat. sec. 16A, 16B, and 16C.
- Experience reviewing and negotiating payer/provider agreements.
Skills
Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and interpreting agreements. Experience developing contract templates, policies, or legal guidance. Experience advising stakeholders and leadership on legal risks, ethical conduct, contract interpretation, and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations while operating within ambiguous situations. Experience planning and delivering complex legal training to non-legal audiences and serving as a trusted resource to external partners. Experience engaging actively and proactively with diverse communities and perspectives. At least one (1) year of experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity, which may include managing legal staff, leading legal initiatives, or mentoring attorneys or other professionals.
Benefits
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well. Your benefits may include: Paid vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays each year, annual pay increases, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans, fertility care, diabetes care, dental and orthodontic care for adults and children, 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children, pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years), employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death, short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care, and the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov).
Pay
$51.89 - $74.31 / hourly; $108,346 - $155,159 / annually
Schedule
Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm