Manager of Legislative Affairs & Government Relations
Direct Counsel
Job Description
Job Description
Manager of Legislative Affairs & Government Relations
Locations: Boston, Massachusetts or Washington, DC
Direct Counsel is seeking a Manager of Legislative Affairs & Government Relations to join a highly respected government relations and public policy team affiliated with a leading national law firm. This is an exciting opportunity for a politically savvy and strategically minded professional to support legislative advocacy efforts, regulatory initiatives, and client development activities across a broad range of industries and policy areas.
The ideal candidate will bring experience working within government, lobbying, public policy, or legal environments and will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting focused on delivering strategic solutions for sophisticated clients.
Responsibilities- Support the government relations and legislative affairs function across federal and state policy matters
- Monitor, analyze, and report on legislative and regulatory developments affecting clients
- Develop and implement strategic advocacy initiatives and policy engagement plans
- Assist with advocacy efforts before federal policymakers, agencies, and other stakeholders
- Help identify and prioritize proactive legislative and regulatory opportunities
- Collaborate with internal teams and leadership on business development and client strategy initiatives
- Conduct policy research, prepare briefing materials, and draft client-facing communications
- Assist with managing escalated issues and developing strategic problem-solving approaches for clients
- Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, industry groups, and stakeholders
- Bachelor’s degree required
- At least 1 year of relevant experience in legislative affairs, government relations, lobbying, Congress, a state legislature, or a law firm environment
- Demonstrated ability to develop creative and effective legislative or advocacy strategies
- Experience or familiarity with policy issues related to:
- Energy and environment
- Health care
- Financial services
- Technology and telecommunications
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously
- Team-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to client service and excellence
- Hybrid work environment with approximately 60% in-office collaboration
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced government relations professionals and policy advisors
- Exposure to sophisticated clients across a variety of industries
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with strong professional development support
- Meaningful opportunities for client interaction and business development involvement
This is an outstanding opportunity for an early-career government relations professional seeking sophisticated policy work, direct advocacy experience, and long-term growth within a highly regarded public policy and legal platform.
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