Senior Legal Counsel
About The Position
Who we are: At the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), we are funding a better state to live, work, and play. Offering excellent benefits, hybrid work schedules, tuition assistance, and self-development opportunities, we are a trustworthy partner to our customers and an innovative workplace that supports work-life balance and empowers our employees to reach their highest potential. Open the door to a career at the SCDOR and discover why 93% of our employees see how their work contributes to the SCDOR’s success—by collecting 95% of South Carolina’s general fund, our team serves with purpose and impacts the success of our community. Learn more about why you should join our team at dor.sc.gov/careers . We are looking for teammates who are: Strong communicators who can explain complex legal issues clearly to a wide range of audiences Skilled litigators who bring sound judgment and confidence to high-stakes regulatory and tax matters Analytical thinkers who can interpret statutes, case law, and procedural rules Collaborative partners who work well with internal teams and external agencies Supportive mentors who enjoy guiding and developing junior attorneys and staff Very knowledgeable on the law of S.C., court rules, and litigation procedures What you will do: You will serve as a senior attorney handling complex tax and regulatory litigation, advising agency leadership, and providing subject-matter expertise on SC’s sales tax matters. You will also support the growth of the Legal team by mentoring junior attorneys and contributing to legal projects across the agency. Primary job duties include: Litigating tax and regulatory matters in State and Federal trial and appellate courts, with a focus on complex regulatory issues and sales tax cases Drafting Department Determinations, orders, and related pleadings for protested cases Serving as the agency’s subject-matter expert on complex regulatory matters and litigation strategies Providing leadership, guidance, and professional mentorship to junior Litigation attorneys, including reviewing work product as necessary Advising the Chief Legal Counsel, agency divisions, and other governmental entities (including SLED) on legal procedures, interpretation of legislation, and other matters of law Position may require some travel/overnight travel as necessary.
Requirements
- A Juris Doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and at least ten years of experience as a practicing attorney
- Must be a member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar and have completed Rule 403 requirements
- Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in business litigation, state and local tax law, administrative law practice, or an accounting background
- Extensive knowledge of the law of S.C. court rules and litigation procedures
Responsibilities
- Litigating tax and regulatory matters in State and Federal trial and appellate courts, with a focus on complex regulatory issues and sales tax cases
- Drafting Department Determinations, orders, and related pleadings for protested cases
- Serving as the agency’s subject-matter expert on complex regulatory matters and litigation strategies
- Providing leadership, guidance, and professional mentorship to junior Litigation attorneys, including reviewing work product as necessary
- Advising the Chief Legal Counsel, agency divisions, and other governmental entities (including SLED) on legal procedures, interpretation of legislation, and other matters of law
Benefits
- Excellent benefits
- Hybrid work schedules
- Tuition assistance
- Self-development opportunities
- Work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
