Policy Counsel

Planned Parenthood Federation of America • Washington, DC

11d • $123,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund seek a Policy Counsel in the Public Policy, Litigation and Law department. The position reports to the National Legal Director. The department provides legal advice to PPFA and Planned Parenthood affiliates and, when appropriate, conducts litigation to protect and expand access to sexual and reproductive health care.

The Policy Counsel provides legal analysis and strategic advice to PPFA and affiliates, primarily on state and local legislation, regulations, and other policies. The role partners with policy counsel and the broader legal team, works across PPFA divisions and with affiliates nationwide, and collaborates with external organizations and national coalitions. The position also supports the career development of interns and paralegals and contributes to efforts to center communities most affected by laws restricting access to sexual and reproductive health and rights.

This is a cycle hire position expected to end in November 2027. Domestic travel is expected to be 0–10%.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school.
• Eligible to practice in New York or Washington, DC.
• Between 2 and 6 years of legal experience.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and creatively about legal issues.
• Ability to provide high-quality legal counsel to partners at all levels, including executive team members and senior leaders.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships with attorneys, staff, and clients.
• Agility, adaptability, and practicality in providing legal advice.
• Excellent judgment and experience analyzing risks and making risk determinations.
• Commitment to providing professional and timely legal advice and services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal concepts accessibly to a wide audience.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced, innovative, and changing environment while maintaining and developing collaborative relationships.
• Interpersonal and communication skills for working with employees at all levels and external partners and audiences.
• Creativity, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and work collaboratively on complex policy problems.

Nice To Haves

• Established interest in public interest work and sexual and reproductive health and rights is a plus, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Partner with PPFA staff and Planned Parenthood affiliates on legislative, regulatory, and occasional compliance matters related to protecting and expanding access to reproductive health care.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on areas of law, particularly reproductive health care, that affect Planned Parenthood affiliates.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memos and emails for Senior Policy Counsel and other attorneys concerning state-law questions.
• Analyze and develop state and local legislation, regulations, and administrative policies affecting reproductive rights, sexual and reproductive health care, and affiliates’ ability to deliver health care services.
• Support the career development of interns and paralegals.
• Represent the L&L policy team in national coalition spaces, including conferences, external presentations, meetings, and events, as appropriate.
• Contribute to L&L’s work to center communities most affected by laws restricting access to sexual and reproductive health and rights.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree