Director of Communications & Governmental Affairs Counsel

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; South Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks a Director of the Office of Communications and Governmental Affairs in the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR). This role provides leadership and strategic direction for the Agency’s communications, public affairs, and governmental affairs functions.

You will serve as the primary legal counsel on public affairs matters, report to the Agency Director, oversee FOIA compliance, regulate promulgation processes, and guide external relations with

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Member of the SC Bar.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Agency’s communications, public affairs, and governmental affairs functions.
• Serve as the primary legal counsel on public affairs matters and report directly to the Agency Director.
• Provide legal advice on regulations and coordinate all activities related to regulation promulgation.
• Provide strategic leadership for public affairs, communications, media relations, and public information services.
• Direct and coordinate planning, execution and deployment of all Agency communications.
• Oversee FOIA compliance and develop procedures to handle information requests.
• Direct and manage the Agency’s response to subpoenas and assist with legal motions and memoranda.
• Serve as the Agency’s Ethics Officer ensuring compliance with ethical policies.

Job description

State of South Carolina seeks a Director of the Office of Communications and Governmental Affairs in the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR). This role provides leadership and strategic direction for the Agency’s communications, public affairs, and governmental affairs functions.

You will serve as the primary legal counsel on public affairs matters, report to the Agency Director, oversee FOIA compliance, regulate promulgation processes, and guide external relations with