NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Attorney IV/AGC-Administration & Information Law
Richland County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $105K/yr
7+ years expNEOGOV is the State of South Carolina's Department of Insurance, which aims to protect insurance consumers and the public interest. The Attorney IV/AGC position involves providing legal support and counsel to various business units, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with state laws regarding data privacy and security.
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Responsibilities
Provides legal support, counsel and advice to designated business units (e.g., Procurement, Taxation, Human Resources and Information Technology)
Researches and maintains current knowledge of applicable foreign, federal and state data privacy and network security laws and industry standards
Provides transactional support in negotiation and drafting DOI contracts and agreements, as necessary; ensure that all contracts comply with State Procurement rules
Assists with and provides advice and counsel as assigned in employment related matters; represents the Department as needed in grievance, workers’ compensation and other employment-related actions; drafts and reviews employment-related documents, policies, and processes; assists with the design and implementation of training programs and materials designed to manage employment related risk
Oversees the Department’s review and acceptance of requests for Service of Process on insurers in the State of South Carolina; tracks requests
Monitors legislation, regulations, case law, and government enforcement activities relating to the above substantive legal areas, and provide proactive, strategic advice to the relevant stakeholders. and keeps legal management informed and solicits input on significant legal issues
Manages and ensures the Department’s timely response to information requests including Freedom of Information Act requests and subpoenas
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
A Juris Doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school
Experience as a practicing attorney
Admission to the South Carolina Bar and the federal court of this state
A minimum of 7 years legal experience
2 or more years' experience as in house counsel with experience in handling information law and management, contracts, privacy or data security
Strong people, change and time management skills
Ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Results-oriented with ability to handle a multitude of tasks simultaneously
Knowledge of the state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice areas cited above including privacy and data security, and contracts
Demonstrated leadership qualities including ability to build effective working relationships with key constituents across the Department
Preferred
Familiarity with insurance principles
Management and litigation experience
IAPP/US or other equivalent data security certifications
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Ability to access legal research databases
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
State Retirement Plan (pension plan option) and Deferred Compensation Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Free counseling sessions for employees and household members
Free legal counseling
Free financial counseling
Flexible Work Schedules
Compressed work weeks
Part-time telecommuting
Flex-time
Contingent upon completing required probationary period
Free Gym Access
Growth Opportunities
Certifications/designation program allowing for salary increases and bonuses
Infants at Work Program
Employees eligible to bring their newborn/infant to the workplace
Free Parking
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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