Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority is seeking a Staff Attorney to work in St. Paul.

MnCIFA is hiring! MnCIFA is a mission-driven “Green Bank” focused on impact investing with the paramount goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  We are a new State Agency with the vibe of an entrepreneurial start-up.

We offer a hybrid work environment with 3 days per week in office and 2 days of telework.  Telework can be outside of the state of Minnesota if the candidate lives in a state bordering Minnesota and lives 50 miles or less from the primary work location.  Our office is located in the Golden Rule Building in downtown St. Paul.

As Staff Attorney, you will provide MnCIFA with legal expertise in real estate and general business transactions, contract negotiations, data practices, and state and federal grants regulatory compliance. The Staff Attorney supports the Board and Staff and works with other MnCIFA legal counsel, including Assistant Attorneys General and outside counsel that support MnCIFA on specific subject matters.

Responsibilities include:

• Project finance, real estate and business transactions law including drafting loan documents, purchase and sales agreements and mortgages, managing due diligence and mitigating risks associated with projects.
• Contract negotiations and contract law including drafting requests for proposal, professional/technical contracts and grants, data sharing agreements, and other legally binding agreements and ensuring they are in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Grant implementation/compliance and federal regulations compliance including providing legal advice to MnCIFA regarding grantmaking programs, determining compliance and reviewing documentation for legal sufficiency.
• Data Practices Law including reviewing and providing MnCIFA with legal advice regarding data practices requests.