Senior Policy & Legislative Advocate

Baltimore County Bar Association; 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 role focuses on guiding clients through federal legislative and regulatory processes, and developing strategic advocacy plans.

Hybrid work in DC is offered and collaboration with a 40-person team is emphasized. The ideal candidate brings eight+ years of government relations experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong written/oral communication

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 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.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality deliverables.

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

Public policy communications

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

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 guiding clients through federal legislative and regulatory processes, and developing strategic advocacy plans.

Hybrid work in DC is offered and collaboration with a 40-person team is emphasized. The ideal candidate brings eight+ years of government relations experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong written/oral communication