Legal Counsel, Corporate Engagement

Alliance Defending Freedom • Lansdowne, VA

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About The Position

This position promotes the strategic objectives of ADF’s corporate engagement team. The Legal Counsel will conduct and help execute on pioneering legal research that results in litigation and policy solutions that advance the team’s objectives, provide legal defense for shareholder proposals, and provide legal support for allied coalitions of shareholders and business leaders. This position requires someone who has strong communications skills, clear writing abilities, and public speaking skills, is creative and innovative, and enjoys a fast work pace.

Requirements

• J.D., active license in at least one US state bar, and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction within one year.
• 5+ years of legal experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in political science, Public Affairs, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be obtained.
• Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex legal research and analysis concerning state and federal legislative, regulatory, and litigation opportunities for achieving the aims of ADF’s corporate engagement efforts.
• Assist in the development of testimony, state and federal public policy, position papers, and reports on select corporate engagement issues.
• Develop and execute strategies for shareholder engagement on ADF’s areas of interest at publicly traded companies, including drafting shareholder proposals, assisting with filing proposals, and developing public policy and media strategies.
• Defend shareholder proposals from company no-action requests to the SEC and review other attorneys’ work on the same.
• Provide other legal representation for shareholder engagement, including compliance advice, representing shareholders in meetings with companies, and leading negotiations on shareholder engagement.
• Lead a coalition of conservative and faith-based investment advisors, proxy advisors, and shareholders, and work closely with public officials on shareholder engagement.
• Contribute to coordinated PR campaigns on priority shareholder issues, including letter writing, rallying members of multiple coalitions, and strategic media.
• Oversee the Viewpoint Diversity Index, related corporate research, and a team of 3-4 research analysts.
• Handle media interviews and public speaking engagements.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree