Political Compliance Consultant

Overview

The Political Law Group LLP is a California-based political law practice specializing in campaign finance, lobbying compliance, election law, and government ethics. We represent candidates, elected officials, political committees, lobbyists, nonprofits, and public agencies in high-stakes regulatory and compliance matters. We are seeking a highly organized and analytically minded Compliance Analyst to support campaign finance, lobbying, and government ethics compliance for a sophisticated client base.

This role sits at the intersection of compliance, finance, and client service. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with financial data, and capable of managing multiple accounts with precision and professionalism.

The position offers direct exposure to high-level political activity, including candidate committees, independent expenditure committees, nonprofit organizations, lobbyists, and public officials.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and review of campaign finance reports (California and federal, as applicable)

• Manage assigned client accounts, ensuring compliance with all reporting obligations and deadlines

• Track, reconcile, and analyze financial activity, including contributions and expenditures

• Maintain compliance calendars and reporting schedules across multiple entities

• Review financial records for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance

• Prepare and maintain detailed spreadsheets and internal tracking systems

• Coordinate with treasurers, compliance vendors, and clients to ensure accurate and timely reporting

• Conduct research on campaign finance, lobbying, and government ethics laws

• Assist in drafting compliance memoranda, client guidance, and internal policies

• Support responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, and enforcement matters

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; background in finance, accounting, economics, political science, or related field preferred

• 1–3 years of relevant experience preferred; entry-level candidates with demonstrated interest and transferable skills (campaigns, compliance, accounting, finance, or government) will be considered

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including formulas, pivot tables, and data organization)

• Demonstrated comfort working with financial data, spreadsheets, and reconciliation processes

• Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• High level of discretion and professionalism

Preferred Attributes

• Experience with financial tracking, bookkeeping, or accounting principles

• Familiarity with campaign finance reporting systems (e.g., NetFile, ISPolitical, NGP)

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues proactively

• Interest in political law, elections, and regulatory compliance

• Ability to translate complex financial and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable steps

Compensation

Salary range: $60,000 to $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package included.

How to Apply

To be considered for the role, please send a resume and cover letter to Katie Clyde at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please use the exact subject line “Application for TPLG Political Compliance Consultant Position.”

Work Environment

Sacramento-based office with a collaborative, high-performance team. Preference for in-office presence five days per week, with some flexibility as needed.