Employment Attorney

The Office of the General Counsel of the University of Minnesota is seeking a skilled, client focused and experienced lawyer to provide advice and counsel to the University and handle internal and external disputes on a broad range of employment law topics. The title under which the successful candidate will serve will depend on years of relevant experience.

The successful candidate will report to the General Counsel and the Deputy General Counsel.  The position will provide:

• advice on a wide range of employment law issues, including discrimination, sexual harassment, workplace safety and violence, hiring, employee discipline and performance management, disability and accommodations, and others.
• representation in internal grievances and administrative proceedings, labor arbitrations, agency charges, and state and federal court litigation.
• advice and representation in other areas as assigned by the General Counsel.

For qualifications, a complete job description and information on how to apply online, go to: employment.umn.edu and enter job opening ID 353539.