Strategic Policy Advisor (Federal & Regulatory)

Rhode Island Bar Assn.; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

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

The position is based in Washington, DC with a hybrid work schedule, and offers the opportunity to lead teams and mentor staff while serving a diverse client base including Fortune 500 companies and associations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 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 such as 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.
• Attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality deliverables.
• Willingness to register for firm clients under LDA and FARA.

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 LDA and FARA.

Skills

Congress experience

Policy advocacy

Strategic planning

Regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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

The position is based in Washington, DC with a hybrid work schedule, and offers the opportunity to lead teams and mentor staff while serving a diverse client base including Fortune 500 companies and associations.