State of Minnesota
Staff Attorney 2; Staff Attorney
State of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
Overview
Staff Attorney 2; Staff Attorney role at State of Minnesota. Location: St. Paul. Telework eligible with hybrid schedule. Job Details
Job ID: 88507 Location: St. Paul Telework Eligible: Yes Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Unlimited Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 09/02/2025 Closing Date: 09/22/2025 Agency/Unit: Climate Innovation Finance Authority / Admin Services Division/Unit: Climate Innovation Finance Authority Work Shift: Day Shift Days of Work: Monday – Friday Travel: Up to 10% (mostly in the metro area) Salary: $37.98 - $56.50 hourly; $79,302 - $117,972 annually The Work You’ll Do
As Staff Attorney, you will provide MnCIFA with legal expertise in real estate and general business transactions, contract negotiations, data practices, and grants regulatory compliance. You will support the Board and staff and collaborate with MnCIFA legal counsel and outside counsel on subject matters. Responsibilities include: Project finance, real estate and business transactions law (drafting loan documents, purchase/sales agreements, mortgages, due diligence, risk mitigation). Contract negotiations and contract law (drafting RFPs, professional/technical contracts, grants, data sharing agreements; ensuring compliance with laws and regulations). Grant implementation/compliance and federal regulations compliance (advising on grantmaking programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, reviewing documentation). Data Practices Law (advising on data practices requests). Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Three (3) years of legal experience as a practicing attorney in grant compliance and federal regulations, contract law, or project finance/real estate and business transactions law. Demonstrated legal research, analysis, and writing skills; ability to evaluate risks in complex legal issues. Experience providing legal advice on diverse human services and data privacy matters. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. Current license to practice law in Minnesota in good standing prior to appointment. Preferred Qualifications Experience in multiple areas of law related to the position. Understanding of federal/state tax credits and incentives for clean energy investment. Commercial or community bank lending experience. Familiarity with clean energy project finance and documentation. Interest in environmental sustainability, environmental justice, climate action, and/or economic development. Physical & Additional Requirements
Occasional moving of items (boxes, laptops, etc.). Job offer contingent upon reference checks, criminal background check, and driver's license check prior to appointment. How To Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of the page. For questions, contact Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or careers@state.mn.us. For application process details, visit mn.gov/careers. For position-specific questions, contact Anna Rollinger at anna.rollinger@state.mn.us or 651-539-1860. For Connect 700 Program eligibility, email the Job ID, Working Title, and Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Anna Rollinger. About Climate Innovation Finance Authority
MnCIFA accelerates clean energy and greenhouse gas reduction projects through strategic use of public funds (grants, loans, credit enhancements, and other financing mechanisms). This is a hybrid in-office/telework role based in the Golden Rule Building, downtown St. Paul. Equal Opportunity & Benefits
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Benefits include health insurance, paid leave, holidays, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and professional development opportunities.
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Staff Attorney 2; Staff Attorney role at State of Minnesota. Location: St. Paul. Telework eligible with hybrid schedule. Job Details
Job ID: 88507 Location: St. Paul Telework Eligible: Yes Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Unlimited Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 09/02/2025 Closing Date: 09/22/2025 Agency/Unit: Climate Innovation Finance Authority / Admin Services Division/Unit: Climate Innovation Finance Authority Work Shift: Day Shift Days of Work: Monday – Friday Travel: Up to 10% (mostly in the metro area) Salary: $37.98 - $56.50 hourly; $79,302 - $117,972 annually The Work You’ll Do
As Staff Attorney, you will provide MnCIFA with legal expertise in real estate and general business transactions, contract negotiations, data practices, and grants regulatory compliance. You will support the Board and staff and collaborate with MnCIFA legal counsel and outside counsel on subject matters. Responsibilities include: Project finance, real estate and business transactions law (drafting loan documents, purchase/sales agreements, mortgages, due diligence, risk mitigation). Contract negotiations and contract law (drafting RFPs, professional/technical contracts, grants, data sharing agreements; ensuring compliance with laws and regulations). Grant implementation/compliance and federal regulations compliance (advising on grantmaking programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, reviewing documentation). Data Practices Law (advising on data practices requests). Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Three (3) years of legal experience as a practicing attorney in grant compliance and federal regulations, contract law, or project finance/real estate and business transactions law. Demonstrated legal research, analysis, and writing skills; ability to evaluate risks in complex legal issues. Experience providing legal advice on diverse human services and data privacy matters. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. Current license to practice law in Minnesota in good standing prior to appointment. Preferred Qualifications Experience in multiple areas of law related to the position. Understanding of federal/state tax credits and incentives for clean energy investment. Commercial or community bank lending experience. Familiarity with clean energy project finance and documentation. Interest in environmental sustainability, environmental justice, climate action, and/or economic development. Physical & Additional Requirements
Occasional moving of items (boxes, laptops, etc.). Job offer contingent upon reference checks, criminal background check, and driver's license check prior to appointment. How To Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of the page. For questions, contact Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or careers@state.mn.us. For application process details, visit mn.gov/careers. For position-specific questions, contact Anna Rollinger at anna.rollinger@state.mn.us or 651-539-1860. For Connect 700 Program eligibility, email the Job ID, Working Title, and Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Anna Rollinger. About Climate Innovation Finance Authority
MnCIFA accelerates clean energy and greenhouse gas reduction projects through strategic use of public funds (grants, loans, credit enhancements, and other financing mechanisms). This is a hybrid in-office/telework role based in the Golden Rule Building, downtown St. Paul. Equal Opportunity & Benefits
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Benefits include health insurance, paid leave, holidays, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and professional development opportunities.
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