Legal Counsel, Government Affairs

Key Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with state attorneys general, their senior staff, and key officials in the federal executive branch.
• Coordinate and advance projects with state attorney general offices, including coordinating litigation opportunities and multistate amicus curiae briefs.
• Coordinate and advance projects with federal executive branch officials, including litigation and regulatory opportunities.
• Represent ADF at Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) events and conferences and similar coalition and networking forums.
• Monitor legal and policy developments at the state and federal levels relevant to ADF's Generational Wins and Strategic Plan priorities.
• Manage special projects at the direction of senior Government Affairs and U.S. Legal leadership, requiring both legal analysis and political awareness.

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D., active license in at least one US state bar, and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction within one year
• 7 years of legal experience, with a preference for candidates whose background spans both government service and private or nonprofit legal practice.
• 2-5 years of experience working in a state attorney general's office.
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus but not required.

Preferred Qualification

• Familiarity with multistate litigation, amicus practice, and the role of state attorneys general and federal executive-branch officials in shaping federal and constitutional law.
• Existing relationships within the state AG community and various legal networks.
• Experience navigating both legal and political dimensions of government engagement.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly for events, meetings, and coalition activities.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Includes 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match.
• Prioritizes work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.

Virginia Salary Range

This salary range is reflective of a position based in Lansdowne, VA. This range is a good-faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and office location. Virginia Salary Range: $115,000—$180,700 USD