Senior Policy Advisor, Federal Legislative Affairs

McPhail Sanchez, LLC; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced Policy Advisor to join the Legislative and Public Policy Practice Group on a hybrid schedule. The role focuses on advising clients on federal legislative and regulatory matters and developing strategic advocacy plans.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in Congress or a government-relations environment, strong knowledge of federal processes, and a track record of leading client-service teams and comprehensive policy

Qualifications

• 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 policy 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.
• 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 under LDA and FARA.

Skills

Federal policy advocacy

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Regulatory process knowledge

Client service leadership

Policy monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced Policy Advisor to join the Legislative and Public Policy Practice Group on a hybrid schedule. The role focuses on advising clients on federal legislative and regulatory matters and developing strategic advocacy plans.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in Congress or a government-relations environment, strong knowledge of federal processes, and a track record of leading client-service teams and comprehensive policy