Job Description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Policy Director & Counsel, Voting and Fair Representation based in the United States.

As Policy Director & Counsel, you will lead strategic policy and legal initiatives focused on protecting voting rights, strengthening election administration, and advancing fair representation across the United States. You will drive state-level, multi-state, and federal advocacy strategies, transforming complex legal and policy research into meaningful democratic reforms. Working closely with legal experts, policy leaders, state teams, and external stakeholders, you will identify emerging challenges and opportunities to advance impactful solutions. You will also build strategic coalitions, influence legislative priorities, and represent the organization in high-level discussions with policymakers and the media. This role includes managing and mentoring a team member while collaborating across departments to maximize organizational impact. It is an opportunity to shape the future of American democracy through innovative advocacy, legal expertise, and collaborative leadership.

Accountabilities

• Lead the development and execution of proactive state, multi-state, and federal policy and legal strategies addressing voting rights, election administration, and fair representation.
• Anticipate emerging political, legislative, and legal challenges while identifying opportunities to advance democratic reforms and organizational priorities.
• Collaborate with senior policy leaders, litigation teams, and state-based staff to coordinate strategies and maximize opportunities for policy and legal victories.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the Policy Manager, establishing clear objectives, providing regular feedback, and supporting professional growth and retention.
• Conduct in-depth legal and policy research to identify opportunities for reform, assess emerging challenges, and develop innovative approaches to complex issues.
• Draft and review legal briefs, policy papers, research reports, memoranda, and strategic recommendations for internal and external audiences.
• Monitor legislative developments, regulatory changes, and relevant legal issues to inform advocacy strategies and organizational decision-making.
• Contribute to litigation strategies by conducting legal analysis, reviewing and drafting legal documents, and collaborating with external counsel.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with coalitions, advocacy organizations, policymakers, and other influential stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in external meetings, public events, and coalition initiatives while promoting policy priorities and encouraging collaborative action.
• Act as a spokesperson on relevant policy matters, communicating key positions to media outlets, public officials, and other audiences.
• Work cross-functionally with External Affairs, Campaigns and Organizing, State teams, and Development to strengthen advocacy efforts and support fundraising initiatives.
• Prepare donor-facing materials, participate in fundraising discussions when needed, and complete administrative responsibilities and additional projects as assigned.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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