Public Policy Analyst

Venable has the oldest and deepest privacy practice in the country, with extensive experience in an array of industries, including advertising, banking and consumer finance, communications, emerging technologies, media, and retail, among others. In our role as strategic advisors, our team engages in both policy creation and the provision of legal services to clients in high-stakes investigations and litigation.

The Analyst will help provide support in policy analysis and formation, event execution, and administrative support, amongst other key areas of impact. The successful candidate has a demonstrated record of academic success, is detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at multi-tasking, and works well with and without direct supervision.

Some Key Areas of Responsibility

• Inform and support the execution of strategic public policy objectives, including shaping our strategy; tracking legislative and regulatory developments, our progress, timelines, and deliverables; preparing for meetings, conference calls, and webinars; and executing on next steps with internal and external partners
• Monitor key policy developments at state and federal level, communicating issues and our actions to stakeholders
• Structure execution plans on public policy initiatives, and external events, and the like
• Develop written briefing and report materials for internal and external audiences, including communications with the Hill, via newsletters, and other distribution channels
• Help ensure compliance on lobbying, ethics, and political action committee rules and procedures;
• Provide administrative support
• Identify ways to improve our analyst processes, communications, tracking frameworks, and results

Requirements

• The qualified candidate must complete a bachelor's degree program prior to joining the firm
• Willing to work within Venable's hybrid work environment which requires 3 designated team days in our DC office
• Willing to work overtime and/or hours beyond the standard workday, whenever needed, to meet deadlines related to monitored hearings, etc.
• An interest and/or understanding of the legislative process
• A passion for process, strong project management skills, and the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communicator, with the ability to write for clarity and influence
• Organizational skills, with excellent follow-through and a positive attitude in a dynamic work environment
• Intellectual curiosity, openness to feedback, and a team-player mentality
• Relentless focus on execution and results
• Relevant internship and/or professional experience is preferred, but not required

The anticipated base salary for this position is $55,000 to $65,000 year. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of job related factors including, but not limited to, years of related experience, level of education, skills, credentials and certifications, responsibilities and performance.

Venable LLP is an American Lawyer Global 100 law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, and Virginia. Our lawyers and legislative advisors serve domestic and international clients in all areas of corporate and business law, complex litigation, intellectual property, regulatory matters, and government affairs. Additional information can be found at Venable.com.

Venable LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected Veteran status and any other protected basis under applicable law.

Contact:

Maria T. Wintermute

Senior Manager of Associate Recruiting