Policy Advisor

Alston & Bird • Washington DC, DC

1d • $150,000 - $200,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in government and/or government relations, preferably in a Congressional office, relevant federal agency, or consulting firm
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Staff experience in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce or House Ways and Means Committee is preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees