Top 512 Legal counsel Jobs in Washington Dc

Government and Legal Affairs Senior Counsel
Solidion Technology, Inc. —Washington, DC
- $185,000 - $225,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- In-person
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Associate Risk Counsel
MyEyeDr. —Vienna, VA
- $135,000 - $145,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Associate Counsel (Student Affairs and Corporate)
Georgetown University —Washington, DC
- $170,000 - $216,300 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- University
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Attorney-Adviser
U.S. Secret Service —Washington, DC
- $121,785 - $187,093 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Psychiatry
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Assistant City Attorney
City of Rockville —Rockville, MD
- $107,629 - $186,466 a year
- Online Application
- Contracts
- Computer skills
- Senior level
Entry-Level Counsel
American Oversight —Washington, DC
- $99,000 - $111,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 1 year
- Negotiation
- Entry level
- 403(b) matching
- Commuter assistance
Attorney Advisor
US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration —Washington, DC
- $85,447 - $197,200 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
General Attorney
U.S. Customs and Border Protection —Washington, DC
- $85,447 - $197,200 a year
- Email
- Remote
- Psychiatry
- Office
- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Deputy General Counsel for Regulatory Policy and Strategy
Fannie Mae —Washington, DC
- $226,000 - $306,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
Regulatory and Litigation Counsel, Content
Google —Washington, DC
- $252,000 - $352,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Fair chance
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Assistant General Counsel
Sunrise Senior Living —McLean, VA
- $187,680 - $234,600 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
General Counsel
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Bethesda, MD
- $184,100 - $324,530 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays
Associate General Counsel
Blue Energy —Chevy Chase, MD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Commercial
General Counsel
US U. S. Sentencing Commission —Washington, DC
- $214,798 - $220,524 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
General Counsel
Radio Free Asia —Washington, DC
- $195,000 - $220,000 a year
- Full-time
- 11+ years
- Travel
- US work authorization
Counsel
United States Senate —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Organizational skills
11d
General Attorney Opportunities
VAN NESS FELDMAN LLP —Washington, DC
- $175,000 - $205,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Business development experience
- Entry level
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal
Amazon.com Services LLC —Arlington, VA
- $131,500 - $178,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 2 years
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
Counsel Liaison
Prince George's County, MD Government —Upper Marlboro, MD
- $100,000 - $135,717 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Office
- Administrative experience
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
5d
Associate Hybrid Counsel, Telecoms, Care Programs and Retail Operations
Google —Washington, DC
- $217,000 - $315,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
4d

I want to receive the latest job alert for legal counsel in washington dc

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Government and Legal Affairs Senior Counsel

Solidion Technology, Inc.
Washington, DC

Quick Apply

Job Details

Full-time
$185,000 - $225,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Professional development assistance

Qualifications

Contract review
Teamwork
Law
Contract law compliance support experience
Interpersonal skills
Legal negotiation
Legal risk management
Doctor of Law (JD)
Contract drafting
Community relationship building
Public affairs policy advocacy
Bar

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The Government and Legal Affairs Senior Counsel as the organization's primary liaison to federal, state, and local governmental bodies, and supports the organization's legal, risk management, and compliance functions. This senior role develops and executes legislative advocacy strategies, cultivates relationships with elected officials and regulatory agencies, manages outside legal counsel, and ensures the organization operates within applicable laws and regulations. The position also advises the executive team and board on policy developments, regulatory changes, and legal matters that affect organizational strategy and operations.

Key Responsibilities

Government Affairs & Legislative Advocacy

Develop, implement, and lead the organization's comprehensive government affairs strategy at the federal, state, and local levels.
Monitor, analyze, and report on legislative and regulatory developments that may affect the organization's mission, operations, and stakeholders.
Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, their staff, regulatory agencies, and other government stakeholders. Represent the organization before legislative committees, regulatory bodies, and government agencies; prepare and deliver testimony as required.
Draft and review position papers, policy briefs, public comment letters, and legislative proposals.
Coordinate with coalitions, trade associations, and advocacy groups to advance shared policy objectives.
Lead political action and grassroots engagement efforts in compliance with applicable law.

Legal Affairs & Compliance

Support the General Counsel in managing legal matters affecting the organization, including contracts, employment law, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, and litigation management.
Select, direct, and manage relationships with outside legal counsel; review and approve legal invoices and budgets.
Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across organizational functions.
Ensure organization-wide compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret contracts, MOUs, agreements, and other legal documents.
Maintain and update organizational policies and procedures to reflect changes in law and best practices.
Support management of the Company’s intellectual property, including but not limited to, best practices for protection of intellectual property and confidential information,
At the direction of the General Counsel, advise the Board of Directors on legal and governance matters; support board committees as assigned.

Executive Leadership & Collaboration

Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, contributing to organizational strategy and decision-making.
Provide counsel and briefings to the CEO, executive team, and board on government affairs and legal issues.
As the department grows, assist the General Counsel in building and leading a high-performing team; manage staff, contractors, and interns.
Work with the General Counsel on developing and managing the department budget; track expenditures against approved allocations.
Collaborate with communications, finance, program, and development teams to ensure policy and legal alignment.

Qualifications

Required

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar admission in good standing ; admission in another state considered with commitment to obtain state admission).
Minimum 5years of progressively responsible experience in legal role. Preference given for individual with experience in governmental affairs/legislative advocacy, experience in legal and regulatory compliance, and experience in intellectual property management.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state legislative and regulatory processes.
Proven track record of developing and executing successful advocacy campaigns and managing legal risk for an organization.
Contract drafting and contract negotiation, and working on compliance program management.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing and delivering legislative testimony and executive briefings.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse political, governmental, and community stakeholders.

Preferred

Experience in tech/energy policy and regulation.
Existing relationships with state legislative leaders and/or federal agency officials. Familiarity with lobbying registration and reporting requirements at state and federal levels.

Pay: $185,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Quick Apply

Refine Your Search

legal counsel jobs in washington dc

Government and Legal Affairs Senior Counsel

Associate Risk Counsel

Associate Counsel (Student Affairs and Corporate)

Attorney-Adviser

Assistant City Attorney

Entry-Level Counsel

Attorney Advisor

General Attorney

Deputy General Counsel for Regulatory Policy and Strategy

Regulatory and Litigation Counsel, Content

Assistant General Counsel

General Counsel

Associate General Counsel

General Counsel

General Counsel

Counsel

General Attorney Opportunities

Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal

Counsel Liaison

Associate Hybrid Counsel, Telecoms, Care Programs and Retail Operations

I want to receive the latest job alert for legal counsel in washington dc

Related Searches

Explore jobs in more locations

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected