Job Number:
HC-03861
Date Posted:
March 22, 2026
Position Title:
Sr. Counsel, Advocacy
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$117,639.00 to $154,352.00 Annually
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Leadership Conference is seeking a Sr. Counsel, Advocacy to join our Advocacy & Programs Department.Coordinate the development of strategy on advocacy and policy for priority issues of The Leadership Conference.A minimum of 7 years of public policy and advocacy experience is required; Capitol Hill or nonprofit experience is preferred.
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate the development of strategy on advocacy and policy for priority issues of The Leadership Conference.
• Develop relationships with congressional staff to expand the reach and influence of The Leadership Conference.
• Research and draft letters and legal memoranda on federal bills and proposed administrative rules and regulations affecting priority issues of The Leadership Conference.
• Convene and preside at meetings of civil and human rights organizations to address timely public policy issues and reach consensus on priority issues.
• Represent The Leadership Conference at workshops, conferences, and in the media.
• Assist in the development of informational materials, including reports, press releases, statements, and related materials, to educate policymakers, the press, and the public on coalition priority issues.
Qualifications:
• A minimum of 7 years of public policy and advocacy experience is required; Capitol Hill or nonprofit experience is preferred.
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience. A Juris Doctorate or related Master’s or advanced degree is preferred.
• Proven commitment to civil and human rights with a passion for the issues represented by The Leadership Conference.
• An understanding of law, public policy issues, and the strategies and tools needed to achieve policy change using legislative, administrative, and regulatory processes.
• Ability to build relationships and capacity among a diverse set of coalition partners to work collaboratively and independently within a broad cross-section of organizations.
• Strong commitment to civil and human rights and social justice issues with an ability to work strategically and effectively across disciplines.
Instructions:
Email to apply
Other:
Equal opportunity employer.
