Sr Government and Regulatory Affairs Attorney

Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers; Tallahassee (FL); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers (FCCC) seeks a Sr Government and Regulatory Affairs Attorney, full-time and on-site in Tallahassee, to monitor legislation, analyze regulatory developments, and provide legal guidance aligned with FCCC's mission.

The role involves drafting bills and memoranda, advising leadership and member offices, and engaging with legislators and agencies to advance policy positions on behalf of Florida's Clerks and Comptrollers. JD and Florida Bar membership are required.

Qualifikationen

• Strong government relations experience and advocacy with state/local officials.
• Ability to analyze statutes, regulations, and policy impacts.
• Excellent written and oral communication for legal/policy documents and briefings.
• Experience advising leadership and member offices on regulatory matters.
• Judicial or regulatory law background with public entities or associations is beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Monitor, analyze, and interpret state and local legislation affecting Clerks and Comptrollers.
• Draft and review bills, amendments, regulatory comments, and legal memoranda.
• Provide counsel on compliance and risk to leadership and members.
• Deliver briefings and presentations to legislators, state agencies, and stakeholders.
• Support advocacy strategies and governance/policy initiatives for the association.

Kenntnisse

Government relations

Legislative analysis

Advocacy with officials

Policy communication

Analytical reasoning

Stakeholder engagement

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active Florida Bar membership

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description

Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers (FCCC), established in 1969, is a statewide, non-profit member association representing Florida's independently elected Clerks of the Circuit Court and Comptrollers. The association supports its members through education, accreditation, and technical assistance to strengthen services provided to local governments and Florida's citizens. Guided by a mission to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Clerk and Comptroller offices, FCCC advances legislative initiatives and promotes public awareness of the vital role these offices play as public trustees. Working closely with public officials and stakeholders across the state, FCCC helps ensure transparent, accountable management of court and county records and finances.

Role Description

The Sr Government and Regulatory Affairs Attorney is a full-time, on-site role based in Tallahassee, FL. This position is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting state and local legislation, regulations, and policy developments affecting Clerks of the Circuit Court and Comptrollers. The attorney will draft and review bills, amendments, regulatory comments, and legal memoranda; provide counsel on compliance and risk; and advise leadership and member offices on regulatory and governmental matters. Day-to-day tasks include engaging with legislators, state agencies, and stakeholders; preparing and delivering briefings and presentations; supporting advocacy strategies; and collaborating with internal teams to align legal and policy positions with FCCC's mission. The role also involves contributing to member education programs, developing guidance documents, and supporting governance and policy initiatives for the association.

Qualifications

• Strong government relations experience, including legislative analysis, advocacy, and engagement with state and local officials.
• Knowledge of local government and the public sector, with an understanding of Florida's court and county governance structures.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear legal and policy documents and present complex information to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated analytical skills for interpreting statutes, regulations, and policy impacts and providing practical legal guidance.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• Experience in administrative, legislative, or regulatory law; prior work with governmental entities or associations is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work collaboratively with elected officials, senior leaders, and multidisciplinary teams while exercising sound judgment and discretion.
• Commitment to ethical practice, public service, and promoting transparency and accountability in government operations.