Senior Counsel, Federal Public Policy

The role

The Senior Counsel, Federal Public Policy provides legal counsel on federal legislation and policies regarding free speech, religious liberty, parental rights, sanctity of life, and marriage and family. This person will monitor a federal legislative portfolio and engage with Congressional staff and policy allies.

What you will do

• Draft federal legislation and policies related to free speech, religious liberty, parental rights, sanctity of life, and marriage and family.
• Review, track, and report on a large federal legislative portfolio of bills.
• Develop and implement strategies to promote ADF's legislative priorities into federal legislation.
• Develop a working knowledge of new legislation and its impact on core issue areas.
• Build and facilitate working relationships with government officials, Congressional offices, and policy allies.
• Work with issue area experts to develop analysis, position papers, and summaries of legislation.
• Conduct research and prepare reports analyzing court precedent impacting legislative priorities.
• Provide in-person, virtual, and written presentations and testimony on proposed legislation.
• Advocate and coordinate support for ADF's positions on federal policies and legislation.
• Speak publicly to Congressional offices, the media, and before crowds.

Required qualifications

• J.D.
• active license in at least one U.S. state bar
• capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction within one year
• 10+ years of legal experience
• 5+ years in public policy advocacy, governmental relations/affairs, or legislative work at the federal level

Nice to have

• Experience with policy and constitutional issues related to free speech, religious liberty, parental rights, sanctity of life, and marriage and family
• Proven legislative advocacy skills, including demonstrated advanced verbal and written communication skills

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.