Senior Policy Advisor

Senior Policy Advisor

Overview

Groom Law Group is seeking a full-time Senior Policy Advisor to support our clients and practice groups by performing a variety of governmental affairs duties. The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter and team player with the ability to balance competing demands on a variety of confidential matters. The ideal candidate must be an effective problem-solver with excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills. The candidate could work remotely but would be expected to come to our office in Washington, DC several days per week most weeks.

Responsibilities

• Create written alerts and other content for clients and firm attorneys
• Monitor ongoing Congressional and agency developments within assigned policy portfolio, staying up-to-date on developments with regulators and in Congress
• Arrange meetings on Capitol Hill and with governmental agency officials
• Run Capitol Hill fly-ins
• Develop and maintain relationships with key Capitol Hill staff and agency personnel
• Develop and maintain relationships with key K Street allies
• Take ownership of a constantly evolving policy portfolio, becoming a subject matter expert on new issues and staying self-motivated to investigate and track new developments as they occur
• Draft talking points and background reports and memoranda
• Advise attorneys on major policy developments
• Conduct independent research and writing projects, establishing a public profile as a commentator on regulatory and legislative matters.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 3–5 years of experience in federal legislative and public policy roles, gained through a combination of work at law or advocacy firms, federal government agencies, Congress, trade associations, interest groups, or corporate in-house counsel or government relations positions. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of how the federal government operates, including the interaction between Congress and regulatory agencies, as well as expertise in public policy and familiarity with a broad range of policy issues. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required, and while a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school is not required, it will be considered. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office products and artificial intelligence-powered tools, along with strong writing, editing, organizational, and logistical skills, the ability to work independently with limited supervision, and exceptional attention to detail. Please send a resume, transcripts, and writing sample to recruiting@groom.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations  

Groom Law Group, Chartered, is an equal-opportunity employer. We offer opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, pregnancy, personal appearance, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. The firm will ensure that applicants and employees are treated in all aspects of employment without unlawful discrimination because of these or any other protected characteristics. Groom Law Group is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. Any conduct contrary to this policy is prohibited. 

If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please contact the Director of Human Resources, Megan Friend, at mfriend@groom.com with your request and contact information. 

The expected annual pay range for this position is $$175,000 - $250,000. Please note that the offer amount will be dependent on relevant experience, and skillset.