Closing Date: 19th July, 2026
Description:
Job Responsibilities:About Us:
Business is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state? Year after year, experts pick our state as one of the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 8,000 new jobs and $9.12 billion in capital investment. Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses. And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina's mountains and coast.
Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity! Are you looking for a meaningful position at an agency brimming with optimism and camaraderie that also offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance? If so, continue reading to discover your chance to make a difference at DEW!
Job Description:
Step into a high-impact legal leadership role that drives strategy, strengthens operations, and helps shape the future of our agency. We're seeking a Deputy General Counsel who thrives on complex legal challenges and enjoys partnering across divisions to support mission-critical work.
In this role, you will:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to agency leadership, delivering clear, practical guidance on a wide range of federal and state legal matters.
- Support the Human Resources Division on employment-law issues and partner with the Unemployment Insurance Division on benefit and tax matters.
- Represent the agency before the Administrative Law Court and the S.C. Court of Appeals.
- Negotiate with employers on tax-related disputes and advocate on the agency's behalf in related proceedings.
- Provide proactive legal insight to help identify risk, strengthen internal processes, and inform strategic decisions.
- Lead and develop a team of attorneys and support staff.
- Take on additional assignments as needed from the Chief Legal Counsel.
If you're a collaborative legal professional who enjoys problem-solving, leadership, and meaningful public service, this is an opportunity to make a real difference.
Minimum and Additional Requirements:
A Juris Doctor Degree with at least three (3) years of practicing experience. Must be a member and in good standing with the South Carolina Bar.
Preferred Qualifications:
The Deputy General Counsel should possess excellent discretion and judgment when managing legal matters. This attorney could have experience supervising other attorneys and staff and a demonstrated ability to discuss and negotiate complex legal matters with adverse parties. Organized and able to work independently with minimal supervision and be self-motivated to succeed by providing excellent client service and representation.
Additional Comments:
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.