Campaign Finance & Government Ethics Associate Attorney

Campaign Finance & Government Ethics Associate Attorney

Location: Washington, D.C.

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Washington, D.C. regulatory practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with a strong background advising sophisticated clients on the laws and regulations governing political activity, interactions with public officials, and related compliance matters.

The attorney will handle a varied counseling and compliance practice involving campaign finance, government ethics, lobbying regulations, political contributions, gifts and entertainment, and other restrictions affecting corporations, executives, political organizations, and regulated entities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience, ideally within a sophisticated law firm or comparable regulatory practice
• Active admission to practice in Washington, D.C.
• Substantive experience with campaign finance and political activity regulations
• Experience advising on government ethics and lobbying compliance
• Familiarity with gift, entertainment, political contribution, and pay-to-play restrictions
• Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated matters while working collaboratively across a broader team
• Experience supervising matters or junior attorneys is preferred

The Opportunity

This position offers the opportunity to take on significant responsibility within an established practice serving sophisticated clients on complex and evolving regulatory issues. The successful candidate will work across a diverse range of political compliance matters and have meaningful opportunities for continued professional growth and increased leadership responsibility.

Qualified candidates interested in a senior-level role within a sophisticated Washington, D.C. practice are encouraged to apply.