Director, Voting Rights Policy — Remote Leadership

Campaign Legal Center Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 161,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Sabbatical leave

Professional development stipend

Job summary

Campaign Legal Center seeks a Director of Voting Rights Policy to lead state and local policy advocacy, oversee a team of up to 20 staff, and coordinate legislative activities nationwide. The role blends legal expertise with strategic policy work to defend and promote voting rights across the U.S.

The Director will draft legislation, testify before bodies, and build coalitions while collaborating with federal and state partners. The position supports telework and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• At least eight years of legal experience.
• Demonstrated managerial and leadership experience.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent judgment and strategic decision‑making skills.
• Experience in voting rights policy and election law is preferred.
• Active membership in good standing in DC or state residency for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee state legislative and policy activities of the team, including assigning staff and coordinating bill tracking.
• Identify policy priorities and priority states for advocacy and implement them.
• Establish and maintain relationships with state and local partners.
• Conduct legal research, analysis, writing, and advocacy in support of legislative and policy efforts.
• Draft legislation, policy proposals, and legal advocacy materials and oversee their preparation by team members.
• Conduct administrative advocacy with election officials and review public records requests.
• Contribute to federal voting rights commentary as needed.
• Represent CLC’s voting rights team to the media and external audiences.
• Manage voting rights team members, including fellows and staff.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Legal experience

Leadership experience

Policy advocacy

Voting rights policy

Election law experience

Stakeholder relationships

Job description

Campaign Legal Center seeks a Director of Voting Rights Policy to lead state and local policy advocacy, oversee a team of up to 20 staff, and coordinate legislative activities nationwide. The role blends legal expertise with strategic policy work to defend and promote voting rights across the U.S.

The Director will draft legislation, testify before bodies, and build coalitions while collaborating with federal and state partners. The position supports telework and flexible scheduling.