Legislative & Regulatory Policy Advocate

Nielsen Merksamer LLP; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with firm match

Paid time off and firm holidays

Professional development

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Nielsen Merksamer LLP in Sacramento is seeking a Legislative & Regulatory Advocate to support the firm’s lobbying and government affairs practice by monitoring legislation, conducting policy research, tracking rulemaking, and helping prepare clients for engagement with lawmakers and agencies.

This role suits a detail-oriented policy professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants hands-on exposure to the legislative process and regulatory rulemaking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, Public Policy, Government, Law, Communications, or related field.
• Five years of experience in a legislative office, executive/regulatory agency, trade association, advocacy organization, or lobbying/govt affairs or law firm.
• Strong understanding of the federal and/or state legislative and regulatory process.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting to clients and speaking in formal settings.
• Ability to synthesize complex policy issues into clear, concise materials.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational/project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple clients’ matters and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Track pending federal and/or state legislation, committee hearings, markups, and floor activity relevant to client interests.
• Track and analyze legislative and executive branch hearings, identifying key takeaways and implications for clients.
• Monitor agency rulemakings, NPRMs, public comment periods, and guidance documents.
• Maintain and update legislative and regulatory tracking systems/databases for multiple clients.
• Draft bill summaries, regulatory analyses, hearing memos, and issue briefs.
• Analyze and report on the potential impact of proposed legislation or regulations on client industries.
• Meet with clients to provide legislative and regulatory briefings and updates.
• Draft comment letters, testimony, and correspondence to legislators and regulators.
• Develop relationships with key coalition members and identify opportunities for collaboration.
• Draft client reports summarizing key issues, progress, and priorities.

Skills

Strong written and verbalCommunication

Attention to detail

Project management

Discretion and sound judgment

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in political science, Public Policy, Government, Law, Communications, or related field

J.D. or graduate degree in public policy (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Policy-tracking platforms

Job description

Nielsen Merksamer LLP in Sacramento is seeking a Legislative & Regulatory Advocate to support the firm’s lobbying and government affairs practice by monitoring legislation, conducting policy research, tracking rulemaking, and helping prepare clients for engagement with lawmakers and agencies.

This role suits a detail-oriented policy professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants hands-on exposure to the legislative process and regulatory rulemaking.