Junior Political Law Associate

Venable LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Venable LLP's Political Law practice in Washington, DC seeks an associate to advise political organizations, nonprofits, businesses and high-net-worth individuals on complex legal and regulatory matters related to navigating the political process at federal, state, and local levels.

The role favors candidates with demonstrated interest in political and election law and government investigations, and prior experience on a campaign, Capitol Hill, lobbying firm or state government is a plus.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in political and election law.
• Experience with campaign finance law, lobbying disclosures, ethics and gift rules is a plus.
• Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials.

Skills

Interest in political and election law

Experience with campaigns/government

Government investigations

Education

Strong academic credentials

Job description

Overview

• The associate will advise political organizations, nonprofit entities, businesses, and high-net-worth individuals on complex legal and regulatory matters related to navigating the political process at federal, state, and local levels.
• Venable's Political Law practice counsels clients including candidates, advocacy groups, businesses, trade associations, lobbying firms, high-net-worth individuals, and federal and state super PACs. The practice also serves as general counsel to prominent advocacy organizations and assists tax-exempt organizations with corporate governance, executive compensation, IRS restrictions on lobbying and political activities, and fundraising.
• The role requires a demonstrated interest in political and election law and government investigations.
• Prior experience working on a campaign, Capitol Hill, at a lobbying or advocacy firm, or in state government is a plus, as is experience with campaign finance law, lobbying disclosure and regulations, government ethics, and gift rules.
• Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials.