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TREW HR · 7 hours ago

Counsel, Government Affairs

TREW HR is posting on behalf of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, seeking a Counsel for Governmental Affairs. The role involves analyzing legislation and regulations affecting agriculture, drafting proposed legislation, and participating in legal proceedings that impact PFB members.

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Responsibilities

Review and draft proposed legislation, proposed amendments to legislation, proposed regulatory changes and proposed amendments to regulation
Review proposed local ordinances that impact on agriculture
Draft testimony to be presented on behalf of the organization before legislative and regulatory bodies, and draft letters, comments, and recommendation in response to current and proposed legislation and regulations
Prepare and periodically update informational materials provide to PFB state legislative committees pursuant to policy development, legislative and lobbying activities
Perform activities of legal counsel at hearings before the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board, including preparation and presentation of witnesses and evidence
Participate in appeals of Milk Marketing Board Orders, including research and preparation of briefs and oral argument
Perform and participate in appellate cases addressing issues of significant potential impact upon agriculture, including preparation and filing of “friend of the court” briefs
Staff activities of the PFB Legal Fund and its Board of Directors
Other projects as assigned by the Manage of the Governmental Relations Division

Qualification

Legal educationLegislative processWritten communication skillsVerbal communication skillsHuman relation skillsWord processing skillsNegotiating skillsOrganizational skillsPresentation skills

Required

Ability to organize and manage multiple projects
Self motivated with organizational, negotiating and human relation skills
Written, verbal communication skills, ability to make presentations to groups
Willingness and ability to learn subjects covered under areas of responsibility
Legal education and have a working knowledge of state legislative and regulatory political process
Word processing skills required
Must have valid Pennsylvania drivers license and be able to travel in and out of the state as requested by the division manager

Company

TREW HR

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Trew HR is a provider of HR solutions that offers executive coaching and consulting to businesses of all sizes.

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