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Alliance Defending Freedom

Senior Counsel, Federal Public Policy

Alliance Defending Freedom · Washington D.C.

Posted 14 days ago

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This role has been open
14 days
Alliance Defending Freedom's roles stay open a median of 43 days
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Ghost-job risk at Alliance Defending Freedom
high
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Hiring momentum
53 roles opened in the last 90 days
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Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

The Senior Counsel, Federal Public Policy at Alliance Defending Freedom will focus on providing legal counsel related to federal legislation and policies on issues such as free speech, religious liberty, and parental rights. The role involves monitoring a legislative portfolio, drafting legislation, and engaging with Congressional staff to advocate for ADF's policy priorities. Additionally, the Senior Counsel will conduct research, prepare reports, and present ADF's positions on relevant legislation.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • J.D., active license in at least one U.S. state bar
  • 5+ years of experience in public policy advocacy, governmental relations/affairs, or legislative work at the federal level

Nice to have

  • 10+ years of legal experience strongly preferred
  • Experience with federal legislative processes and procedures
  • Experience with policy and constitutional issues related to free speech, religious liberty, parental rights, sanctity of life, and marriage and family
  • Proven legislative advocacy skills, including demonstrated advanced verbal and written communication 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 competitive with top non-profit law firms
  • Position requires strong advocacy and public speaking skills, which may not suit all candidates

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