Legal Counsel, Public Policy
Alliance Defending Freedom · Lansdowne, VA; Dallas, TX
Posted 13 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 days Alliance Defending Freedom's roles stay open a median of 43 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Alliance Defending Freedom's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Alliance Defending Freedom
- high 18 stale, 0 reposted of 38 open
- Hiring momentum
- 53 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Alliance Defending Freedom's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Alliance Defending Freedom.
About this role
The Legal Counsel for Public Policy at Alliance Defending Freedom will focus on legislative and public policy work, providing legal counsel on federal and state legislation affecting issues such as free speech and religious liberty. Responsibilities include drafting legislation, analyzing a legislative portfolio, conducting research, and engaging with government officials and policy allies. The role requires extensive travel and involves public speaking and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- J.D., active license in at least one US state bar
- 1+ years of experience in public policy advocacy, governmental relations/affairs, or legislative work at the federal or state level
Nice to have
- Familiarity with federal and state legislative processes and procedures
- Demonstrated knowledge of policy and constitutional issues related to free speech, religious liberty, parental rights, sanctity of life, and marriage and family
- Proven legislative advocacy and analysis skills
- Research, analyze, and evaluate federal and state governmental issues, rules, regulations, and legislation
- Demonstrated high-level and effective interpersonal skills
What you get
- 100% covered medical and dental insurance
- Medical and dependent care reimbursement
- Paid disability
- Long-term care
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
Worth weighing
- No specific salary range disclosed, but compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms
- Extensive travel required, especially during state legislative sessions
- Role involves public speaking and engaging with government officials, which may not suit all candidates
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