Director of Government Relations

Diamond Personnel; Washington; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Child care support

Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Student loan assistance

401(k)

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking a Government Relations Director to support advocacy efforts across various clients. The role requires engaging with Capitol Hill and regulatory agencies while providing strategic advice and policy research. Candidates should have significant experience in government relations and a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Congressional or agency experience.
• Strong experience drafting policy documents.
• Ability to interact with Members of Congress and agency officials.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor on client teams.
• Lead meetings with Congressional offices and federal representatives.
• Draft legislative materials and conduct policy research.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Policy research

Legislative drafting

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Job description

This range is provided by Diamond Personnel. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Direct message the job poster from Diamond Personnel

Our client, a global law firm, is seeking a Government Relations Director to support advocacy efforts across a diverse client base. This role will work closely with clients and internal teams to drive federal policy objectives through strategic engagement with Capitol Hill and regulatory agencies.

Schedule: Hybrid 3/2

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic advisor on client teams, contributing to lobbying and advocacy initiatives.

• Lead and participate in meetings with Congressional offices and federal agency representatives.

• Track policy developments and provide timely, strategic updates and analysis to clients.

• Draft a range of legislative materials, including bill language, floor statements, hearing prep, and briefing memos.

• Conduct in-depth policy research and prepare advocacy documents, talking points, and handouts.

• Represent the firm and its clients at political events, using PAC resources as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of Congressional or agency experience, including serving as a personal office legislative staffer, committee professional staff member, or agency equivalent role. This position does not require a law degree.

•A bachelor’s degree is required. An advanced degree is a plus.

•Ability to interact with Members of Congress, agency officials, and senior stakeholders.

• Experience drafting policy documents and providing strategic legislative advice.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Government Relations Services, Public Policy Offices, and Legislative Offices

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Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Child care support

Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Student loan assistance

401(k)

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