Senior Counsel, Federal Public Policy

Alliance Defending Freedom•Washington, DC

9d•$196,000 - $240,800•Onsite

About The Position

Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) is seeking a Senior Counsel to join their government affairs team. This role focuses on managing ADF’s legislative and public policy work at the federal level. The Senior Counsel will provide legal counsel on federal legislation and policies concerning ADF’s core issue areas: free speech, religious liberty, parental rights, sanctity of life, and marriage and family. Responsibilities include monitoring federal legislation, analyzing bills in coordination with issue experts, and engaging with Congressional staff and policy allies to advance ADF’s priorities. The position is based in Washington D.C.

Requirements

J.D., active license in at least one U.S. state bar, and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction within one year.
5-10 years of experience in public policy advocacy, governmental relations/affairs, or legislative work at the federal level.
10+ years of legal experience strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Deep working knowledge of federal legislative processes and procedures.
Demonstrated knowledge of policy and constitutional issues related to free speech, religious liberty, parental rights, sanctity of life, and marriage and family.
Proven legislative advocacy skills, including demonstrated advanced verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Draft federal legislation and policies related to free speech, religious liberty, parental rights, sanctity of life, and marriage and family.
Review, track, and report on a large federal legislative portfolio of bills affecting ADF’s issues and strategic priorities.
Develop and implement strategies to promote and incorporate ADF’s legislative priorities into federal legislation, including appropriations and funding legislation.
Quickly develop a working knowledge of new legislation and its impact on ADF’s core issue areas.
Build and facilitate effective working relationships with key government officials, Congressional offices, and policy allies.
Work with issue area experts within ADF to develop analysis, position papers, and summaries of legislation affecting ADF’s core issue areas.
Conduct research and prepare reports analyzing the latest court precedent that impacts ADF's federal legislative priorities.
Provide frequent in-person, virtual, and written presentations and testimony on proposed legislation, including ADF’s position on legislation and its legal implications.
Advocate and coordinate support for ADF’s positions on federal governmental policies and legislation in conjunction with the government affairs team and ADF.
Speak publicly to Congressional offices, the media, and before crowds.
Travel to meet with and educate lawmakers on policies and legislation.
Work collaboratively within the ADF team and with external allies.