About this role
Campaign Finance & Government Ethics Associate Attorney
Washington, District of Columbia | Legal | Not Remote | $350,000 to $380,000 | Job ID: 180831
A highly regarded national law firm is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Washington, D.C. regulatory practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with a strong background advising sophisticated clients on the laws and regulations governing political activity, interactions with public officials, and related compliance matters.
The attorney will handle a varied counseling and compliance practice involving campaign finance, government ethics, lobbying regulations, political contributions, gifts and entertainment, and other restrictions affecting corporations, executives, political organizations, and regulated entities.
Qualifications
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5+ years of relevant legal experience, ideally within a sophisticated law firm or comparable regulatory practice
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Active admission to practice in Washington, D.C.
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Substantive experience with campaign finance and political activity regulations
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Experience advising on government ethics and lobbying compliance
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Familiarity with gift, entertainment, political contribution, and pay-to-play restrictions
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Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills
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Excellent academic credentials
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Ability to independently manage sophisticated matters while working collaboratively across a broader team
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Experience supervising matters or junior attorneys is preferred
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The Opportunity
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This position offers the opportunity to take on significant responsibility within an established practice serving sophisticated clients on complex and evolving regulatory issues. The successful candidate will work across a diverse range of political compliance matters and have meaningful opportunities for continued professional growth and increased leadership responsibility.
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Qualified candidates interested in a senior-level role within a sophisticated Washington, D.C. practice are encouraged to apply.
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JOB ID: 180831