Attorney III

The State Treasurer's Office promotes a culture that is a fast-paced environment that supports high performance, exceptional work product, accountability and collaboration. Serves as a senior staff attorney under the General Counsel to perform the legal functions for the State Treasurer's Office.

• Performs agency-wide legal research and related legal work product, including far-ranging legal work, relating to investment management, treasury services, banking, state debt issuances, unclaimed property matters, ABLE savings programs, and college savings "529" programs.
• Performs legal research, analysis of applicable laws and regulations, application of the facts to the law and provides general legal advice to State Treasurer's Office staff.
• Prepares legal responses and the production of documents and information relating to SC Freedom of Information Act requests.
• Assists the General Counsel and other STO staff with sourcing, procurement, contract negotiating, contract drafting and renewals, contract administration, RFP's and all related matters.
• Assists with legal activities relating to other Boards and agencies for which the State Treasurer is affiliated, such as the State Fiscal Accountability Authority, SC State Education Assistance Authority, Board of Financial Institutions, and Aid to Subdivisions, among others.
• Monitors legislative developments on both a state and national level, drafts and comments on proposed legislation, briefs senior STO staff on high-level legal developments and matters both within the State of South Carolina and the Nation at large.
• Aids the General Counsel in assisting the State Treasurer and Chief of Staff with special projects requiring legal expertise.

A juris doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and several years of experience as a practicing attorney.
 
Knowledge of the laws of the state of South Carolina. Ability to perform legal research, perform in-depth due diligence and gather and analyze facts, evidence and legal instruments. Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically both orally and in writing. Must be in good standing as a member of the South Carolina Bar. Must have strong legal research skills, contract drafting experience and verbal and written communication skills. This position may require infrequent travel.
 
Operating as the private bank for the State of South Carolina, the State Treasurer's Office promotes a culture that stresses accountability and collaboration. Ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude and have a solution-driven approach to problem solving.  Successful candidate will be progressive, detail oriented and can adapt to a fast-paced environment.
 
Incumbent frequently moves documents, office equipment, etc. weighing up to 20 lbs. The incumbent moves about inside and outside the office for prolonged or intermittent periods of time. The position requires the ability to constantly position and reposition self to perform administrative duties including desk work and operating general office equipment.
 
Must be sensitive to the completion of tasks and meeting deadlines. Utilizes discretion and sound judgment at all times.