On Call Counsel · 1 day ago
Policy Advocate (ID# 4879)
On Call Counsel is a statewide business advocacy organization seeking a Policy Advocate to represent its positions in the legislative and regulatory arena. The role involves lobbying, engaging with legislators, and advocating for the client’s interests on issues such as product regulation, recycling, and housing policy.
Responsibilities
Analyze and evaluate legislative and regulatory proposals to assess potential impacts on businesses operating in California
Meet with legislators and legislative and executive branch staff to communicate the client’s positions on proposed legislation and regulations
Draft support and opposition letters to legislators, legislative committees, and regulatory agencies
Provide testimony at legislative and regulatory hearings on behalf of the client as needed
Identify, coordinate, and assist representatives from affected businesses to testify at hearings
Plan and support internal policy committee meetings and deliver presentations as required
Author articles and written materials for client publications
Respond to inquiries from members and external stakeholders regarding legislative and regulatory issues
Serve as a point of contact for media inquiries on applicable legislative and regulatory matters
Speak to stakeholder groups and external audiences on relevant policy issues
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree strongly preferred
8–10 years of experience working on recycling, product regulation, and housing policy issues
Strong written and oral communication skills
Experience with public speaking and stakeholder engagement
Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Company
On Call Counsel
On Call Counsel is a division of The TemPositions Group of Companies, one of the country’s largest privately owned full service staffing firms offering services to the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and California markets.