Compliance Manager

CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS INC • Washington, DC

11d • $75,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc. (Cornerstone) is a full-service, bipartisan consulting firm specializing in federal and state government relations, public affairs and strategic communications, and business advisory services. Utilizing a shared vision, philosophy, and complete team approach, Cornerstone – more than 225 professionals across 17 states and D.C. – stands as one of the industry’s most effective and respected consulting firms. We are proud of our professional standards and team culture that provide clients the full depth and breadth of our expertise, experience, and relationships, resulting in meaningful and highly valuable partnerships. At our core, we are a professional services consulting firm that focuses on solving problems and creating opportunities for our clients. Cornerstone seeks a full-time, team-oriented individual to join our Operations team as a Compliance Manager in our Washington, D.C. office. Working closely with the firm’s Compliance team, the Compliance Manager will help oversee federal and state lobbying and ethics compliance, including LDA, FARA, and state reporting requirements. The role will also support employee compliance and ethics training, monitor and plan for emerging regulatory needs, assist with the review of certain client contracts and related agreements, and serve as a key resource to colleagues on compliance and ethics matters across the firm.

Requirements

• At least a bachelor’s degree in legal studies, political science, public policy, government affairs, business administration, or a related field
• At least three years of relevant work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree
• Prior experience in legal, regulatory, ethics, or lobbying compliance

Responsibilities

• Assisting with, and over time helping to lead, the firm’s federal Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) compliance and reporting
• Assisting with the firm’s Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) reporting and compliance
• Assisting with, and over time helping to lead, various state ethics compliance and reporting
• Assessing and planning for emerging state lobbying and ethics compliance needs
• Assisting with all new employee compliance and ethics trainings
• Providing support as needed on the firm’s federal client contracts, subcontracts, and non-disclosure agreements by reviewing and editing documents
• Serving as a key contact and advisor for all compliance and ethics related matters

Benefits

• Annual performance-based bonuses
• Full coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance premiums
• 401(k) employer match
• Shares in the firm’s employee stock ownership plan upon entering the plan
• Paid time off
• Additional fringe benefits to perform their job duties (e.g., parking, cell phone coverage)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level