Political Law Associate

Holland & Knight LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 365,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland & Knight LLP in Washington, D.C. seeks a five-to-six-year associate to join our Political Law team.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience with political law regimes, including campaign finance, ethics, lobbying, gifts and entertainment, and pay-to-play rules, with strong academic credentials and excellent writing skills. This is a senior opportunity within a Chambers-ranked practice, offering exposure to blue-chip clients, a market-leading vetting and appointments

Qualifications

• Significant experience with political law regimes: campaign finance, government ethics, lobbying, gifts/entertainment, pay-to-play rules.
• Strong academic credentials and demonstrated writing/research skills.
• Management experience and ability to handle varied matters within a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Advise blue-chip clients on political law issues, including compliance and regulatory matters.
• Lead research, drafting, and analysis for complex matters.
• Collaborate with partners to develop strategies for high-stakes matters.
• Mentor junior associates and manage staffing on matters within the practice.

Skills

Political law experience

Campaign finance knowledge

Research & writing

Team leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Overview

• The ideal candidate should possess significant experience with political law regimes, including campaign finance law, government ethics, lobbying laws, gift and entertainment rules, and pay-to-play laws.
• The practice features blue-chip clients.
• The practice has a market-leading vetting and appointments capability.
• The practice demonstrates specialized expertise in pay-to-play and placement agent regulations.

Posting details

The Washington, D.C. office of Holland & Knight seeks an associate with five to six years of experience to join our Political Law team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with political law regimes such as campaign finance law, government ethics, lobbying laws, gift and entertainment rules, and pay-to-play laws. Strong academic credentials, excellent research and writing skills, management experience and the ability to work on widely varying matters as part of a dynamic team are a must. This is an excellent opportunity for a midlevel attorney with experience in political law to take on a senior position within a dynamic, Chambers-ranked political law practice. The current practice features blue-chip clients, a market leading vetting and appointments practice, and specialized expertise in pay-to-play and placement agent regulations. In accordance with applicable Pay Transparency Laws, the pay range for this position in this location is $365,000 – $390,000/yr. An individual's actual compensation will depend on the individual's qualifications and experience.