Public Policy Senior Strategist

Orrick's Public Policy Group is seeking a Senior Strategist to join our highly innovative 50-state government affairs team. This is a hybrid position that could be based in any of our U.S. offices (Austin; Chicago; Boston; Houston; Los Angeles; New York; Menlo Park; Orange County; Portland; Sacramento; San Francisco; Santa Monica; Seattle; Washington DC; or Wheeling, WV) with a preference to our Washington DC or Sacramento office. Consideration given for 100% remote US locations.

The Opportunity:

Orrick's State Legislative Practice is looking for a highly motivated government affairs professional who has demonstrated grit and specializes in innovative solutions to join our nationally recognized group. If you are interested in working on the multi-state legislative and regulatory campaigns that are featured in media outlets ranging from The New York Times to ESPN, value teamwork and collaboration, and want the challenge of working with the best in the business, we want to talk with you.

No other group in the United States can match Orrick's record of success in the state legislatures or before state regulators over the past decade. Name brand organizations, including DraftKings, FanDuel, DIRECTV, Major League Baseball, Warby Parker, Fanatics, the National Basketball Association, Fortress, BetMGM, and Drizly, have all turned to Orrick to help them develop and execute multi-state legislative and regulatory campaigns on issues that are often existential to their businesses. This is not a group for the meek or anyone who prefers "cookie cutter" to "out of the box" solutions. Our secret sauce is simple-we provide the highest quality service to our clients and hire the brightest, grittiest, most talented individuals at every level. As an employer of choice, we provide our employees with challenging work, training opportunities, a supportive culture, and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the profession.

• Report to PPG partners and be directly responsible for implementing all aspects of state legislative campaigns.
• Hire and mange lobbyists, PR firms, and other consultants.
• Develop innovative multi-state and state specific strategies to help our clients achieve their objectives in one or more state legislatures
• Draft advocacy materials, grassroots and media content.
• Develop and oversee grass roots and media campaigns.
• Travel to and meet with legislators and their staff on behalf of our clients.
• Provide research and writing and business development support to attorneys in the Public Policy group.
• Develop and manage PPG initiatives and contribute to new business ideas and proposals.

• 5-7 years of experience developing and managing campaigns for and against state legislation in multiple states.
• Strong organizational, management, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Law degree is a plus.
• Based in New York, Washington DC, or Bay Area is a plus.
• Significant travel will be required.
• Salary commensurate with experience.

Who is Orrick? Orrick is a global law firm focused on serving the technology & innovation, energy & infrastructure and finance sectors. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets worldwide. We are recognized worldwide for delivering the highest-quality legal advice through our diverse teams and for our culture of innovation and collaboration. Financial Times selected Orrick as the Most Digital Firm of 2020, and in the past five years, the Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year three times and runner-up twice. For the ninth year in a row, Fortune named Orrick to its 2024 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Learn more about our awesome employee experience here: Fortune 100 Great Place To Work certified company.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is between:

• California Major Markets* $250,000 - $400,000
• New York City $250,000 - $400,000
• National $200,000 - $350,000

* California Major Markets includes San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica. All other California locations fall within National range.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurances; robust mental well-being benefits; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability benefits; a health savings account (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and a 401K program. This role is eligible to employees will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program, generous Parental leave benefits, and paid holidays.

Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.

How to Apply: If you are searching for a chance to create an impact, you have a little grit and you love working with a team, we want to talk with you. To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings at www.orrick.com/Careers. Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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