Legal Counsel, Investigations & Oversight

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and factual research into institutions, policies, and initiatives related to censorship and free expression.
• Collect, organize, and analyze publicly available information relevant to investigative efforts.
• Prepare research memoranda and analytical reports supporting senior attorneys and leadership.
• Draft and submit public records and transparency requests at federal, state, and international levels.
• Track deadlines, manage follow-up communications, and monitor compliance.
• Review and analyze records obtained through transparency requests.
• Assist in preparing materials related to transparency enforcement actions.
• Assist in mapping relationships among institutions, organizations, and programs relevant to censorship-related issues.
• Compile factual records supporting litigation development, legislative initiatives, and oversight efforts.
• Support the development of investigative research files and briefing materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• JD., licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction
• 3+ years of relevant experience

Pay & Benefits

At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. Our benefits include 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. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.