Senior Federal Policy & Advocacy Lead

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

Job summary

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP seeks an experienced Policy Advisor to join its Legislative and Public Policy Practice Group in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate brings deep experience navigating the federal legislative and regulatory process and a demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic advocacy plans.

This position is based in the Washington, DC office and follows a hybrid work schedule. The anticipated base salary ranges from $200,000 to $225,000, with a discretionary bonus

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 of the following areas: appropriations, education, energy/environmental, national defense, tax, technology, or trade policy.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic advocacy plans.
• Experience managing junior-level staff and leading client-service teams.
• Strong strategic judgment, initiative, self-motivation, and drive to action.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality deliverables.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, decision-making, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while managing competing priorities.
• Willingness to register for firm clients under the Lobbying Disclosure Act and the Foreign Agents Registration Act.

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.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP seeks an experienced Policy Advisor to join its Legislative and Public Policy Practice Group in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate brings deep experience navigating the federal legislative and regulatory process and a demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic advocacy plans.

This position is based in the Washington, DC office and follows a hybrid work schedule. The anticipated base salary ranges from $200,000 to $225,000, with a discretionary bonus