Government Relations Associate

Friedman Williams; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Friedman Williams seeks a Government Relations Associate to support lobbying, advocacy, and client service efforts in Texas. The role involves legislative tracking, policy research, drafting testimony, amendments, talking points, and client updates, plus coordinating meetings with legislators, staff, and agency officials.

Working closely with the Managing Director of Government Affairs, you will maintain accurate lobbying records for Texas Ethics Commission compliance, assist with hearings and

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in legislative, lobbying, government, political, advocacy or public affairs work.
• Experience with the Texas Legislature strongly preferred, including staff, committees or lobbying.
• Strong understanding of the Texas legislative process and interim activity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Sound judgment and discretion handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support legislative and regulatory strategies on behalf of clients.
• Monitor bills, amendments, hearings, calendars, and agency activity.
• Meet with legislators, staff, agency officials, and stakeholders.
• Draft testimony, bill language, amendments, talking points, policy briefs, and client updates.
• Coordinate meetings, briefings, and Capitol visits as a day-to-day contact.
• Research legislative, regulatory, and political developments affecting clients.
• Maintain records of lobbying activity and ensure Texas Ethics Commission compliance.
• Support firm-wide client matters and business development efforts.

Skills

Lobbying

Policy research

Legislative tracking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Discretion

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The Government Relations Associate will support lobbying, advocacy, and client service efforts. Working closely with the Managing Director of Government Affairs, this is a hands-on role involving legislative tracking, policy research, client communications, hearings, meetings with legislative offices, and advocacy strategy.

What You'll Do

• Support legislative and regulatory strategies on behalf of clients.
• Monitor bills, amendments, hearings, legislative calendars, and agency activity.
• Meet with legislators, staff, agency officials, and stakeholders.
• Draft testimony, bill language, amendments, talking points, policy briefs, and client updates.
• Serve as a day-to-day client contact and coordinate meetings, briefings, and Capitol visits.
• Research legislative, regulatory, and political developments affecting clients.
• Maintain accurate records of lobbying activity and ensure compliance with Texas Ethics Commission requirements.
• Support firm-wide client matters and business development efforts.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in legislative, lobbying, government, political, advocacy, or public affairs work.
• Experience with the Texas Legislature strongly preferred, including legislative staff, committee, agency, or lobbying experience.
• Working knowledge of the Texas legislative process, including bill filing, committees, and interim activity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential or politically sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to register as a lobbyist with the Texas Ethics Commission and comply with applicable requirements.