Public Policy Strategist

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP • Washington, DC

14d • $119,000 - $210,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Orrick’s Public Policy Group is seeking a Strategist to join our highly innovative 50-state government affairs team. This is a hybrid position that could be based in New York, Washington DC or Sacramento and consideration given for 100% remote US locations.
The Opportunity: Orrick's State Legislative Practice is looking for a highly motivated government affairs professional who has demonstrated grit and specializes in innovative solutions to join our nationally recognized group.
No other group in the United States can match Orrick’s record of success in the state legislatures or before state regulators over the past decade. Name brand organizations, including DraftKings, FanDuel, DIRECTV, Major League Baseball, Warby Parker, Fanatics, the National Basketball Association, Fortress, BetMGM, and Drizly, have all turned to Orrick to help them develop and execute multi-state legislative and regulatory campaigns on issues that are often existential to their businesses.
This is not a group for the meek or anyone who prefers “cookie cutter” to “out of the box” solutions. Our secret sauce is simple—we provide the highest quality service to our clients and hire the brightest, grittiest, most talented individuals at every level. As an employer of choice, we provide our employees with challenging work, training opportunities, a supportive culture, and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the profession.
If you are interested in working on multi-state legislative and regulatory campaigns that are featured in media outlets ranging from The New York Times to ESPN, value teamwork and collaboration, and want the challenge of working with the best in the business, we want to talk with you.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience developing and managing campaigns in state legislatures; or at least 3–4 years of experience working for elected official leadership at the state or federal level.
• Working knowledge of state legislative processes and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting deadlines.
• Strong writing skills, with experience drafting legislative updates, briefing materials, and internal memos.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable working as part of a team.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling sensitive matters.

Nice To Haves

• Juris Doctor not required.

Responsibilities

• Report to partners and other senior members of Public Policy Group and have direct responsibility for developing and coordinating all aspects of state legislative c.
• Hire and manage in-state lobbyists, PR firms, and other consultants.
• Develop innovative multi-state and state-specific strategies to help our clients achieve their objectives in state legislatures around the country.
• Provide political expertise on activities critical to achieving client objectives, including preparation and management of a client’s political budget.
• Prepare messaging and draft advocacy materials, testimony, grassroots and media content; develop and oversee grassroots and media campaigns.
• Travel with or on behalf of clients to meet with legislators and their staff. to state capitols or multi-state political and policy conferences.
• Provide research, writing, and business development support to the Public Policy Group.

Benefits

• We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits, health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program.
• This role will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed