Political Law Associate - Washington, D.C

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Law Firm Seeking Political Law Associate in Washington, . - 3-5 years experience

Salary Information: Competitive salary and benefits package based on experience

H1: Join Our Government Affairs and Public Policy Practice Group as a Political Law Associate in Washington, .

H2: Opportunity for Professional Growth in a Collegial Environment of a National Firm

Are you a highly skilled attorney with a passion for politics and the law? Ballard Spahr LLP, a nationally-recognized law firm with 15 offices across the ., is seeking a Political Law Associate with three to five years of experience to join our Government Affairs and Public Policy practice group in Washington, . This is an excellent opportunity to work with a diverse clientele and collaborate with a team of partners, associates, and compliance professionals to provide legal counsel on matters related to political and election law.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic counsel and compliance advice to clients on political and election law matters, with a focus on lobbying and public policy, campaign finance, government ethics, and non-profit law
• Have knowledge of the Federal Election Campaign Act, Lobbying Disclosure Act, Foreign Agents Registration Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Ethics in Government Act, and state and federal pay-to-play laws
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide legal counsel to corporations, trade associations, nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, political committees, candidates, and officeholders
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills, organization, and teamwork abilities
• Maintain an active bar license in Washington, .

Experience and Qualifications:

• Three to five years of experience in political and election law
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Active bar license in Washington, .

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package based on experience
• Opportunities for professional growth in a collegial environment

At Ballard Spahr, we are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, including women, people of color, members of the LGBTQAI+ community, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We believe that having a diverse team not only strengthens our firm but also allows us to better serve our clients and support the communities where we live and work.

This job description outlines the general content and requirements for the position. It is not an exhaustive statement of the essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements of the job, which may change from time to time based on the needs of the firm and the employee's reporting managers. Employment is at will, and Ballard Spahr reserves the right to change the functions and responsibilities of the position and reassign the employee to another department at any time.

Join our team at Ballard Spahr and be a part of a nationally-recognized law firm that values diversity and provides opportunities for professional growth in a collegial environment. Apply now and make a difference in the world of political law.

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Strategic Counsel, Compliance Advice, Knowledge of Federal and State Laws, Written and Oral Communication, Organization, Teamwork

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Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to the contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience Active Bar License in Washington, D.C.

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