Senior Policy Advisor - Federal Legislation & Public Policy

Siana Law; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Equal opportunity employer

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 role focuses on advising clients on federal legislative and regulatory matters and leading strategic advocacy in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has eight+ years in Congress or a government relations role, deep knowledge of federal processes, and a track record of delivering strategic advocacy plans.

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.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic advocacy plans.
• Experience managing junior-level staff and leading client-service teams.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Policy analysis

Multitasking

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 role focuses on advising clients on federal legislative and regulatory matters and leading strategic advocacy in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has eight+ years in Congress or a government relations role, deep knowledge of federal processes, and a track record of delivering strategic advocacy plans.