Sr. Counsel, Vice President of Government Affairs

The role

The Vice President of Government Affairs directs government affairs strategy and oversees the U.S. Government Affairs team. This person develops and executes policy and legislative strategies to advance the organization's strategic plan.

What you will do

• Work with Chief Legal Counsel and management to oversee plans and strategies to achieve legal objectives.
• Oversee the Vice President of Public Policy to develop legislative tools and resources.
• Oversee the Vice President of Strategic Relations to develop engagement strategies with executive-branch officials.
• Oversee the federal and state government relations work of ADF Action.
• Oversee the operational components of the Government Affairs team.
• Direct the Vice President of Public Policy, Vice President of Strategic Relations, and all Government Relations Directors.
• Develop and maintain relationships with federal and state lawmakers and executive-branch officials.
• Assist in the development of legislation, legislative testimony, position papers, and reports.
• Build alliances and coalitions with like-minded policy groups.
• Testify in support of or against significant federal and state legislation.

Required qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active license in at least one US state bar
• 15+ years of professional experience working in federal or state legislative or executive-branch settings
• 4+ years of professional experience working in a federal legislative context
• Experience managing teams of attorneys
• Proven ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Travel up to 30% of the year

Nice to have

• Experience advocating in federal and state legislative settings

Benefits

• 100% covered medical and dental insurance
• medical and dependent care reimbursement
• paid disability
• long-term care
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
• paid time off
• 12 paid holidays each year

Before you apply

• Review our Statement of Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you

About the company

Alliance Defending Freedom protects religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights.