Senior Policy Advocate - Federal Legislative Affairs

York County Bar Association; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced Policy Advisor to join its Legislative and Public Policy Practice Group. The role focuses on navigating federal legislative and regulatory processes and developing strategic advocacy plans.

Based in DC with hybrid schedule, the candidate will lead client-service teams, monitor policy developments, and mentor junior staff while ensuring high-quality written work.

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.

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

Strategic advocacy

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced Policy Advisor to join its Legislative and Public Policy Practice Group. The role focuses on navigating federal legislative and regulatory processes and developing strategic advocacy plans.

Based in DC with hybrid schedule, the candidate will lead client-service teams, monitor policy developments, and mentor junior staff while ensuring high-quality written work.