The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights · 4 days ago
Sr. Counsel, Advocacy
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$118K/yr - $154K/yr
7+ years expThe Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is the premier coalition promoting and protecting civil and human rights in America. They are seeking a Sr. Counsel, Advocacy to advance civil rights and social justice policy, collaborating with teams and national partners to lead legislative strategies for transformative policy change.
AdvocacyPublic Relations
Responsibilities
Coordinate the development of strategy on advocacy and policy for priority issues of The Leadership Conference
Develop relationships with congressional staff to expand the reach and influence of The Leadership Conference
Research and draft legal memoranda on federal bills and proposed administrative rules and regulations affecting priority issues of The Leadership Conference
Convene and preside at meetings of civil and human rights organizations to address timely public policy issues and reach consensus on priority issues
Represent The Leadership Conference at workshops, conferences, and in the media
Assist in the development of informational materials, including reports, press releases, statements, and related materials, to educate policymakers, the press, and the public on coalition priority issues
Willingness to spend at least 20% of their time lobbying the federal government, which requires registration as a federal lobbyist as defined under the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and compliance with quarterly reporting requirements
Perform other duties as necessary and related
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 7 years of public policy and advocacy experience is required, and Capitol Hill or in nonprofits is preferred
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience
Proven commitment to civil and human rights with a passion for the issues represented by The Leadership Conference
An understanding of law, public policy issues, and the strategies and tools needed to achieve policy change using legislative, administrative, and regulatory processes
Ability to build relationships and capacity among a diverse set of coalition partners to work collaboratively and independently within a broad cross-section of organizations
Strong commitment to civil and human rights and social justice issues with an ability to work strategically and effectively across disciplines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
Preferred
A Juris Doctorate or related Master's or advanced degree is preferred
Benefits
Generous paid time off, including fifteen (15) federal holidays
Biweekly organization-specific holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Transit benefits
Professional development assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Company
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is a diverse coalition of more than 240 organizations representing the majority of America.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chris Canning
Chief Operating Officer
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