Senior Policy Advisor, Federal Legislation & Regulation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Arnold & Porter is seeking an experienced Policy Advisor to join its Legislative and Public Policy Practice Group in Washington, DC. The role involves advising clients on federal legislative and regulatory matters and developing strategic advocacy plans aligned with client objectives.

The ideal candidate brings eight or more years of Capitol Hill, agency, or nonprofit/government relations experience, leads cross-functional teams, and communicates complex policy issues clearly in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of eight years of experience in Congress, an Executive Branch department or agency, or government relations for an nonprofit or for-profit organization.
• Strong knowledge of the federal legislative and regulatory process.
• Demonstrated expertise in two or more of: 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.
• 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 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.

Skills

Policy advocacy

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Regulatory insight

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Arnold & Porter is seeking an experienced Policy Advisor to join its Legislative and Public Policy Practice Group in Washington, DC. The role involves advising clients on federal legislative and regulatory matters and developing strategic advocacy plans aligned with client objectives.

The ideal candidate brings eight or more years of Capitol Hill, agency, or nonprofit/government relations experience, leads cross-functional teams, and communicates complex policy issues clearly in a fast-paced