Jobs · Legal · Virginia

Senior Counsel, Investigations & Oversight

Alliance Defending Freedom · Lansdowne, VA · 4 wk ago
Legal$151k–$196k/yrFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead investigations into censorship-related systems, networks, and institutional relationships affecting free expression and religious liberty in the United States and internationally.
  • Analyze the structure, governance, funding, and coordination of institutions involved in censorship-related initiatives.
  • Identify patterns, incentives, and structural vulnerabilities relevant to censorship systems.
  • Develop investigative strategies designed to surface actionable information for legal, legislative, and oversight purposes.
  • Design and oversee transparency initiatives, including public records and information requests at federal, state, and international levels.
  • Draft and supervise public records requests and ensure follow-through to secure meaningful production.
  • Coordinate with litigation teams when transparency requests require enforcement or escalation.
  • Analyze materials obtained through transparency efforts and translate them into usable investigative findings.
  • Produce investigative memoranda, briefing materials, and analytical reports supporting legislative oversight and accountability efforts.
  • Identify opportunities for legislative or governmental oversight related to censorship activity.
  • Support litigation teams by identifying fact patterns and evidentiary developments relevant to potential cases.
  • Work closely with other attorneys, researchers, coalition partners, and communications professionals to ensure investigative work supports broader strategic objectives.
  • Advise leadership on investigative priorities and emerging developments.
  • Supervise and mentor investigative staff supporting the Task Force.

Minimum Qualifications

  • J.D., licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction
  • 10+ years of relevant experience

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
  • Work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year

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