Policy Director & Counsel, Voting and Fair Representation

Common CauseVoting rights policy

Remote anywhere within the lower 48 United StatesFull-TimeDirector

Salary116,699 - 137,917 USD per year

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Hold a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Be a member in good standing of at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Demonstrate subject-matter expertise related to voting and fair representation.
Have managed at least one staff member, intern, or fellow.
Have experience taking policy ideas from concept through execution, including drafting proposals, conducting legal analysis, building support, and implementing reforms.
Bring experience leading successful state-level or national public advocacy campaigns related to voting and/or fair representation.
Have experience with the legislative process in at least one state; federal-level experience is ideal.
Have experience shaping impact litigation strategies and working with outside counsel teams.
Have experience managing coalitions or groups with stakeholders with diverse interests.
Be able to travel up to six times per year for team and/or all-staff retreats.
Be familiar with Microsoft Office, Slack, and Zoom.
Not currently hold or run for elected office, serve on a political candidate’s Steering or Finance Committee, or be affiliated with political party leadership.

Lead proactive state, multi-state, and federal policy and legal strategies on voting and fair representation.
Work with senior policy staff, litigation staff, and state teams to align strategy and identify opportunities.
Manage the Policy Manager, Voting & Fair Representation, including setting goals, coaching, and supporting development.
Conduct legal and policy research to identify opportunities, anticipate challenges, and shape approaches.
Develop policy and legal briefs, reports, and other materials for internal and external audiences.
Track legislative developments, regulatory changes, and key policy and legal issues with state staff and other teams.
Support litigation strategy through legal analysis and drafting or reviewing briefs and memos.
Build external relationships, represent the organization in coalitions and convenings, and serve as a policy spokesperson.
Collaborate with organizational teams, including development, to amplify work and support funding efforts.

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