Policy Advisor

THE FIRM

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JOB DESCRIPTION

ROLE SUMMARY

Alston & Bird is seeking a dynamic, engaged, self-starter for the position of Policy Advisor in our Washington, D.C. office. This is a high impact position requiring contact with clients, Members of Congress, lawyers, and staff at all levels of the firm. This individual will support legislative advocacy priorities of clients and coordinate policy and policy and political events for the practice group.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO
 

Supporting and leading legislative and regulatory engagement with clients, including calls between clients and direct stakeholders, such as regulatory agencies and Members of Congress.

• Providing subject matter expertise and educating policymakers on key client objectives and legislative goals.
• Scheduling, coordinating and staffing lobbying activity (e.g., client congressional appointments, client lobby days).
• Preparing client deliverables, including advocacy materials and other written documents.
• Developing materials and participating in events related to client engagement and business development initiatives.

SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCESSFUL

• Previous policy experience and expertise related to trade, privacy, tax, and/or patent and intellectual property.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships throughout the practice group, with clients, and with elected officials and their staff.
• Understanding of the federal legislative process and attention to current congressional issues.
• Familiarity with the federal regulatory process, comment periods, and federal agency organizational charts.
• Ability to work under pressure and accurately and quickly draft and edit written materials, including responses to legislative and regulatory comment periods.
• Ability to complete projects in a timely manner and assess priority of deliverables.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in government and/or government relations, preferably in a Congressional office, relevant federal agency, or consulting firm
• Staff experience in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce or House Ways and Means Committee is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with clients and policy makers and manage projects successfully
• Proven record of strong attention to accuracy and detail

The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000 and represents the Firm's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at this time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, and locations. This range is specific to our Washington DC office and may not be applicable to other locations.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.

The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact donavan.mclean@alston.com.

Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter, search firm, or employment agency, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate.