Principal / Attorney

Republican Jobs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 200,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Republican Jobs in Washington, DC seeks a Principal or Attorney to lead government affairs for a nationally recognized law firm. This senior, client-facing role requires policy judgment and a track record navigating legislative and regulatory challenges.

You will develop strategies, draft memos, and advocate before Congress and federal agencies while mentoring junior staff and expanding the practice’s client base.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in government, public policy, advocacy, or lobbying.
• JD required; government affairs or lobbying experience valued.
• Established relationships with congressional offices and agencies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute government affairs strategies addressing legislative, regulatory, and political priorities.
• Prepare policy memos, analyses, client reports, and strategic briefings.
• Advocate before Congress, federal agencies, and executive branch officials for clients.
• Monitor federal developments and provide timely client updates.
• Build and expand client relationships through strategic business development.
• Collaborate with attorneys to deliver integrated legal and government affairs solutions.
• Represent clients at hearings, coalition meetings, and policy events.
• Mentor junior team members and support practice growth.

Skills

Policy analysis

Legal writing

Strategic communications

Relationship building

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Principal / Attorney, Government Affairs | Law Firm | Washington, DC | #3626405

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Principal or Attorney to join its Government Affairs practice in Washington, DC. This is a senior, client-facing role for an experienced government affairs professional or attorney with excellent policy judgment, and a proven ability to help clients navigate legislative, regulatory, and political challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute government affairs strategies addressing legislative, regulatory, and political priorities.
• Prepare policy memos, legislative analyses, client reports, and strategic briefings.
• Advocate before Congress, federal agencies, and executive branch officials on behalf of clients.
• Monitor federal legislative and regulatory developments and provide timely client updates.
• Build and expand client relationships through strategic business development efforts.
• Collaborate with attorneys and colleagues to deliver integrated legal and government affairs solutions.
• Represent clients at hearings, coalition meetings, stakeholder events, and other policy-related engagements.
• Mentor junior team members while supporting the continued growth of the practice.

Requirements:

• Five or more years of experience in government, public policy, advocacy, lobbying, or related fields.
• Established relationships with Congressional offices and executive branch agencies preferred.
• Familiarity working with Trump administration officials and policymakers is highly valued.
• Demonstrated success developing business and generating new client relationships.
• Exceptional legal writing, policy analysis, and strategic communication skills.
• Experience navigating the federal legislative, regulatory, and political process.
• Strong professional network within government, trade associations, or industry organizations preferred.
• Juris Doctor required; government affairs or lobbying experience strongly valued.

Compensation:

$200,000-285,000 annually, depending on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.