Senior Legal Counsel

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. (to include alcoholic beverage laws), 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 alcohol beverage laws. 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 office audit tax cases
• Drafting Department Determinations, orders, and related pleadings for protested cases 
• Serving as the agency’s subject-matter expert on alcohol licensing disputes, enforcement actions, and the three-tier regulatory scheme 
• Advising the Chief Legal Counsel, agency divisions, and other governmental entities (including SLED) on legal interpretation, policy development, and enforcement matters under Title 61
• Handling unusual or specialized alcohol-related cases at the direction of the Chief Legal Counsel 

Position may require some travel/overnight travel as necessary

• A Juris Doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and at least five years of experience as a practicing attorney 
• Must be a member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar

Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning. 

• Experience in business litigation, state and local tax law, administrative law practice, or an accounting background 
• Extensive knowledge of alcoholic beverage laws 
• Extensive knowledge of the law of S.C. court rules and litigation procedures 

• EEO: The SCDOR is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation.  
• Hours: Flexible hours may be available from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week).
• Telework schedule: This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week after one year of employment with SCDOR.

Ready to apply? 

• Apply online and complete the application fully, including all current and previous work history and education.
• You may submit a resume, but it will not be considered as a substitute for completing the entire application.
• Candidates selected for hire are required to comply with all SCDOR tax requirements and are subject to a National Criminal Background Check, which includes fingerprinting.