Senior County Counsel

Beaufort County; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Deferred compensation plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Long-term & short-term disability

Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

Beaufort County seeks an experienced Attorney to render high‑level legal services to County departments and boards. You will advise on civil litigation, draft ordinances and contracts, and represent the County in trial and appellate matters, working with limited supervision.

The ideal candidate holds a Juris Doctor from an accredited school, is admitted to the South Carolina Bar, and has 8–10 years of practice, including at least 5 years in local government.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in South Carolina.
• Eight to ten years of related legal experience.
• Five+ years local government experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and representation to County departments.
• Present at County Council meetings and commissions as needed.
• Draft and review ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, and leases.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal documents.
• Advise paralegals and clerical staff.
• Manage and supervise staff as requested.
• Provide training for clients in County departments.

Skills

Legal counsel

Ordinance drafting

Litigation

Education

Juris Doctor degree

SC Bar admission

Job description

Beaufort County seeks an experienced Attorney to render high‑level legal services to County departments and boards. You will advise on civil litigation, draft ordinances and contracts, and represent the County in trial and appellate matters, working with limited supervision.

The ideal candidate holds a Juris Doctor from an accredited school, is admitted to the South Carolina Bar, and has 8–10 years of practice, including at least 5 years in local government.