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Anti-Defamation League · 1 month ago

Policy Counsel

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is a leading anti-hate organization dedicated to stopping defamation and securing justice for all. The Policy Counsel will shape and implement ADL's legislative and policy agenda, working closely with various teams to ensure advocacy approaches are legally sound and impactful.

AdvocacyNon Profit

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of legal and policy strategies in pursuit of ADL policy priorities, consistent with ADL research
Monitor and analyze federal and state legislative, regulatory, and judicial developments that affect the safety of the Jewish community
Partner with ADL’s national and regional teams, including COE, CAR, the federal affairs team, the state and local advocacy team, regional offices, the litigation team, and other experts to provide real-time policy responses to incidents and trends
Draft legislation, regulations, memoranda, position papers, public comments, and advocacy materials
Collaborate with national security, law enforcement, and civil society partners to shape effective, constitutionally informed responses to threats
Serve as a spokesperson or expert representative in public fora, during legislative briefings, and through media engagements as appropriate

Qualification

Legal researchPolicy analysisLegislative draftingPublic speakingCoalition buildingAdvocacy experienceEntrepreneurial mindsetResponsive under pressureJ.D. degreeTechnology regulationStrategic thinkingCollaborative mindsetOpen-mindedness

Required

J.D. degree required
Exceptional legal research, analysis, and writing skills
Strong public speaking and coalition-building capabilities
Demonstrated experience in policy, litigation, or advocacy roles
Passionate about ADL's mission and driven to combat antisemitism in all forms
Open-minded and solutions-oriented with the ability to understand diverse perspectives
Strategic thinker and effective advocate who can build consensus and advance complex policy goals
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to lead initiatives and respond to emerging challenges
Collaborative, strategic, and responsive under pressure

Preferred

Government, nonprofit, or legislative experience preferred but not required
Experience with online harm, content moderation, and/or technology regulation is highly desirable

Company

Anti-Defamation League

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ADL is a leading anti-hate organization that was founded in 1913 in response to an escalating climate of antisemitism and bigotry.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Clifford Schechter
Senior Adviser to the CEO
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Stacy Kass
Vice President, Philanthropic Partnerships
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