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Alliance Defending Freedom · 13 hours ago

Legal Counsel, Corporate Engagement

Lansdowne, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Alliance Defending Freedom is dedicated to protecting religious freedom, free speech, and parental rights. The Legal Counsel, Corporate Engagement will conduct legal research and analysis, assist in developing public policy strategies, and lead shareholder engagement efforts.

Funding PlatformLegalNon ProfitPublic RelationsReligion

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Conduct complex legal research and analysis concerning state and federal legislative, regulatory, and litigation opportunities for achieving the aims of ADF’s corporate engagement efforts

Assist in the development of testimony, state and federal public policy, position papers, and reports on select corporate engagement issues

Develop and execute strategies for shareholder engagement on ADF’s areas of interest at publicly traded companies, including drafting shareholder proposals, assisting with filing proposals, and developing public policy and media strategies

Defend shareholder proposals from company no-action requests to the SEC and review other attorneys’ work on the same

Provide other legal representation for shareholder engagement, including compliance advice, representing shareholders in meetings with companies, and leading negotiations on shareholder engagement

Lead a coalition of conservative and faith-based investment advisors, proxy advisors, and shareholders, and work closely with public officials on shareholder engagement

Contribute to coordinated PR campaigns on priority shareholder issues, including letter writing, rallying members of multiple coalitions, and strategic media

Oversee the Viewpoint Diversity Index, related corporate research, and a team of 3-4 research analysts

Handle media interviews and public speaking engagements

Qualification

J.D. degreeActive state bar licenseLegal researchPublic policy developmentPublic speakingCoalition buildingTeam leadership

Required

J.D., active license in at least one US state bar, and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction within one year

5+ years of legal experience

Bachelor's degree in political science, Public Affairs, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be obtained

Ability to travel