Senior Policy Counsel, Voting Rights

Southern Poverty Law Center

Washington, DC, United States
Base: $153,500; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
Federal voting rights laws
Policy analysis and drafting
Legislative proposal development
The Southern Poverty Law Center is seeking a Senior Policy Counsel focused on advancing voting rights through policy advocacy and legislative initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public policy, particularly in voting rights, and a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school

Job Summary

  • The Senior Policy Counsel works to advance voting rights policies to achieve a multiracial democracy by advocating for measures that protect and expand the fundamental right to vote.
  • This role focuses on preventing discrimination, ensuring equal access to the ballot, and protecting and developing enforcement mechanisms for constitutional and statutory voting protections.
  • The position requires at least ten years of experience in public policy with demonstrated knowledge and advocacy expertise on voting rights issues, and a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.

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The Southern Poverty Law Center is seeking a Senior Policy Counsel focused on advancing voting rights through policy advocacy and legislative initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public policy, particularly in voting rights, and a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.

Salary

Base: $153,500; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • federal voting rights laws
  • policy analysis and drafting
  • legislative proposal development
  • coalition building
  • public advocacy and representation

Nice-to-have

  • strategic risk-taking
  • identifying emerging policy issues
  • cross-functional integration
  • thought leadership

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of public policy experience
  • Demonstrated voting rights advocacy expertise
  • Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school

Work Rights

Not specified

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