Political Law Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Discretionary bonus

On-site fitness facilities

Office on the Bay location

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Political Law Associate Attorney for its San Rafael, CA office. The attorney will engage with clients on campaign finance, lobbying, and government ethics regulations across corporations, nonprofits, and political committees.

The role emphasizes legal research, advising on committee formation, report preparation, and delivering client trainings on compliance, with a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials (top 20%).
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Experience with government, political, regulatory, or similar work is a plus.
• Must be a member in good standing with the California Bar.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on federal, state, and local campaign finance, lobbying, and ethics laws.
• Counsel on formation and maintenance of ballot measure and independent expenditure committees.
• Oversee preparation of campaign finance and lobbying reports.
• Develop and deliver presentations on political law compliance in trainings, seminars, and conferences.
• Advise on nonprofit compliance and governance issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Political Law Associate Attorney for its San Rafael, CA office. The role involves extensive client interaction and advising on campaign finance, lobby disclosure, and government ethics laws for a diverse clientele, including corporations, nonprofits, and political committees.

Duties

• Conduct legal research and provide guidance on federal, state, and local campaign finance, lobbying, and ethics laws.
• Counsel on the formation and maintenance of ballot measure and independent expenditure committees.
• Oversee the preparation of campaign finance and lobbying reports.
• Develop and deliver presentations on political law compliance issues in client trainings, seminars, and conferences.
• Advise on nonprofit compliance and governance issues.

Requirements

• Strong academic credentials (top 20%).
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Experience with government, political, regulatory, or similar work is a plus.
• Must be a member in good standing with the California Bar.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• California Bar membership.

Skills

• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Health care for employee and qualified dependents, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health resources.
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care options.
• 401(k) plan.
• Discretionary bonus.
• On-site exercise equipment and outdoor walking path.
• Office on the Bay with access to major thoroughfares.
• Generously stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks.