Attorney III – Regulatory & Litigation Counsel

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) is seeking a seasoned attorney to develop agency legal strategies and provide guidance across contracts, procurement, and data security. Based in the Office of General Counsel at SCDMV Headquarters in Blythewood, SC, the role supports the agency and its citizens.

Responsibilities include advising on contracts and procurement, assisting with litigation, and creating training materials.

Qualifications

• Juris doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of five years' experience as a practicing attorney.
• Must meet Rule 403 requirements, SC Appellate Court Rules.

Responsibilities

• Advises contracts, procurement, and data security issues for the agency.
• Provides legal counsel on insurance, litigation, and regulatory matters.
• Represents the department in litigation and administrative hearings.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Contract awareness

Regulatory compliance

Oral & written communication

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Bar admission in SC

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) is seeking a seasoned attorney to develop agency legal strategies and provide guidance across contracts, procurement, and data security. Based in the Office of General Counsel at SCDMV Headquarters in Blythewood, SC, the role supports the agency and its citizens.

Responsibilities include advising on contracts and procurement, assisting with litigation, and creating training materials.