Venable LLP is a prominent law firm known for its extensive privacy practice and is seeking a Public Policy Analyst to join their Privacy and Data Security team. The role involves supporting public policy initiatives, monitoring legislative developments, and providing administrative support within a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Inform and support the execution of strategic public policy objectives, including 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
Skills
- The qualified candidate must complete a bachelor's degree program prior to joining the firm
- Willing to work within Venable's work environment which requires 3 designated team days in our DC office and as needed
- 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 and regulatory process, with a specific interest in privacy, data security, and AI as an added plus
- 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 in line with position writing style guide
- Organizational skills, with excellent follow-through and a positive attitude in a dynamic work environment
- Intellectual curiosity, openness to feedback, positive disposition, and a team-player mentality
- Relentless focus on execution and results
- Relevant internship and/or professional experience is preferred, but not required
Company Overview
Venable provides advisory and legal solutions to businesses, organizations, and individuals. It was founded in 1900, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.venable.com.