Policy Advisor: Federal Affairs & Regulatory Strategy

Illinois Defense Counsel; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Arnold & Porter is seeking an experienced Policy Advisor for its Legislative and Public Policy Practice Group in Washington, DC. The role focuses on navigating federal legislative and regulatory processes and developing strategic advocacy plans for diverse clients.

The position requires extensive government-relations experience, strong writing and speaking skills, and the ability to manage teams while delivering high-quality policy work in a hybrid Washington, DC environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of eight years of experience in Congress, an Executive Branch department or agency, or government relations for a nonprofit or for-profit organization, trade association, or interest group.
• Strong knowledge of the federal legislative and regulatory process.
• Demonstrated expertise in two or more policy areas such as appropriations, education, energy/environmental, national defense, tax, technology, or trade policy.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on federal legislative, regulatory, and public-policy matters.
• Develop and execute strategic advocacy plans tailored to client objectives.
• Lead client-service teams on discrete policy issues and advocacy initiatives.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate developments in relevant policy areas.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, policy professionals, and clients in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage and mentor junior-level staff, as appropriate.
• Produce clear, accurate, and high-quality written work products.
• Register on behalf of firm clients, as required, under the Lobbying Disclosure Act and the Foreign Agents Registration Act.

Skills

Policy advocacy planning

Strategic advocacy

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal and organizational

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Arnold & Porter is seeking an experienced Policy Advisor for its Legislative and Public Policy Practice Group in Washington, DC. The role focuses on navigating federal legislative and regulatory processes and developing strategic advocacy plans for diverse clients.

The position requires extensive government-relations experience, strong writing and speaking skills, and the ability to manage teams while delivering high-quality policy work in a hybrid Washington, DC environment.