Senior Legal Counsel

Job Responsibilities

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:

• 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.