Manager of Legislative Affairs and Government Relations

## Manager of Legislative Affairs and Government Relations

ML Strategies seeks a Manager of Legislative Affairs and Government Relations with at least 1–3 years of relevant experience to sit in our Washington, DC office. ML Strategies is a full‑service, bipartisan government affairs and policy consulting group. We offer the ability to work in a multidimensional team that represents and advises a diverse range of clients — from cutting‑edge start‑up companies to established Fortune 100 corporations — who rely on us for creative solutions and proactive strategies at the local, state, and federal levels.

## Responsibilities

This is a junior‑level position responsible for supporting the government relations function and representing the company on legislative and regulatory matters pertaining to ML Strategies. This position will develop, implement, and lead a strategic approach to engage leadership with the goal of identifying and prioritizing proactive legislative and regulatory initiatives.

As assigned, the Manager of Legislative Affairs and Government Relations will engage in advocacy initiatives and problem‑solving around escalated issues, including advocating before federal policymakers. This position will support key business objectives and drive business development opportunities. Experience areas should include health care, energy/environment, defense, and appropriations.

Collaboration with team members is an important component of any role at Mintz. Therefore, the firm requires working from the office approximately 60% of the time in accordance with the firm’s published guidelines.

## Qualifications

– Bachelor’s degree required
– 2–4 years of relevant legislative affairs and government relations experience in Congress, a federal agency, lobbying, or a law firm
– Ability to demonstrate a strong track record of smart, creative, and effective strategies in legislative affairs and government relations work
– Background and experience on issues related to energy/environment, health care, financial services, and/or technology/telecom preferred
– Essential skills include exceptional written and verbal communication, attention to detail, good judgment, a team‑oriented attitude, solid interpersonal and analytical skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects across multiple clients at one time
– Committed to excellence, teamwork, and superior client service

## About ML Strategies

ML Strategies delivers superior government relations and consulting services. With deep knowledge in a range of issues including energy, transportation, health care, financial services, real estate, education, and telecommunications, our professionals in Boston and Washington, DC use their extensive experience in federal, state, and city government — as well as in the private sector — to build creative, informed, and strategic solutions that meet the goals of our clients.

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