Government Affairs Manager

Manager of Legislative Affairs & Government RelationsLocations: Boston, Massachusetts or Washington, DCDirect 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.ResponsibilitiesSupport the government relations and legislative affairs function across federal and state policy mattersMonitor, analyze, and report on legislative and regulatory developments affecting clientsDevelop and implement strategic advocacy initiatives and policy engagement plansAssist with advocacy efforts before federal policymakers, agencies, and other stakeholdersHelp identify and prioritize proactive legislative and regulatory opportunitiesCollaborate with internal teams and leadership on business development and client strategy initiativesConduct policy research, prepare briefing materials, and draft client-facing communicationsAssist with managing escalated issues and developing strategic problem-solving approaches for clientsBuild and maintain relationships with policymakers, industry groups, and stakeholdersQualificationsBachelor's degree requiredAt least 1 year of relevant experience in legislative affairs, government relations, lobbying, Congress, a state legislature, or a law firm environmentDemonstrated ability to develop creative and effective legislative or advocacy strategiesExperience or familiarity with policy issues related to: Energy and environmentHealth careFinancial servicesTechnology and telecommunicationsExceptional written and verbal communication skillsStrong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal abilitiesAbility to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneouslyTeam-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to client service and excellenceWork Environment & BenefitsHybrid work environment with approximately 60% in-office collaborationOpportunity to work alongside experienced government relations professionals and policy advisorsExposure to sophisticated clients across a variety of industriesCollaborative and entrepreneurial culture with strong professional development supportMeaningful opportunities for client interaction and business development involvementThis 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.