Job Details

Senior Legal Counsel

South Carolina Department of Revenue

Who We Are

At the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), we are funding a better state to live, work, and play. We offer excellent benefits, hybrid work schedules, tuition assistance, and self‑development opportunities. Our workforce supports work‑life balance and empowers employees to reach their highest potential. Our team serves with purpose and impacts the success of our community—by collecting 95% of South Carolina's general fund, we help build a stronger state.

Job Responsibilities

• Strong communicator who can explain complex legal issues clearly to a wide range of audiences.
• Skilled litigator with sound judgment and confidence in high‑stakes regulatory and tax matters.
• Analytical thinker who can interpret statutes, case law, and procedural rules.
• Collaborative partner who works well with internal teams and external agencies.
• Supportive mentor who enjoys guiding and developing junior attorneys and staff.
• Very knowledgeable on the law of South Carolina—including 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 South Carolina'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

• Litigate tax and regulatory matters in State and Federal trial and appellate courts, focusing on complex regulatory issues and office audit tax cases.
• Draft Department Determinations, orders, and related pleadings for protested cases.
• Serve as the agency's subject‑matter expert on alcohol licensing disputes, enforcement actions, and the three‑tier regulatory scheme.
• Advise the Chief Legal Counsel, agency divisions, and other governmental entities (including SLED) on legal interpretation, policy development, and enforcement matters under Title 61.
• Handle unusual or specialized alcohol‑related cases at the direction of the Chief Legal Counsel.

Position may require some travel/overnight travel as necessary.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 South Carolina court rules and litigation procedures.

Additional Comments

• 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.

How 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.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Legal