Tobacco Regulation Attorney II – Multi-State Enforcement

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 66,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Paid parental leave

Health, dental, vision, LTI & life

Vacation & sick leave

Public sector pension

Job summary

The Tobacco Division of the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office is seeking an Assistant Attorney General with a Juris Doctorate to enforce tobacco law and oversee related regulatory duties. You will work with SLED, DOR auditors, and multi-agency partners on enforcement actions and certifications.

The role entails travel for conferences and multistate calls, with a focus on upholding the MSA obligations and SC statutes. Excellent benefits accompany state employment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required and member in good standing with the SC Bar.
• Experience with tobacco law or regulatory enforcement is a plus.
• Must satisfy Rule 403 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Research and answer questions regarding Tobacco Law on behalf of the State.
• Review, evaluate, and approve or deny annual certifications to the South Carolina Tobacco Directory.
• Analyze escrow accounts of Tobacco Manufacturers and enforce compliance with SC law.
• Draft correspondence to financial institutions, state agencies, and tobacco counsel.
• Maintain a detailed spreadsheet tracking statewide cigarette sales and audits.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

The Tobacco Division of the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office is seeking an Assistant Attorney General with a Juris Doctorate to enforce tobacco law and oversee related regulatory duties. You will work with SLED, DOR auditors, and multi-agency partners on enforcement actions and certifications.

The role entails travel for conferences and multistate calls, with a focus on upholding the MSA obligations and SC statutes. Excellent benefits accompany state employment.