Policy Advisor

## About Brownstein
At Brownstein, we pride ourselves on having the top professionals in the industry, powerful policy knowledge and best‑in‑class business acumen to solve businesses’ toughest challenges. Brownstein is a law and lobbying firm that has been making moves for more than 50 years to stay at the vanguard of its industry. You’ll find this firm at the heart of many of the most important cases, the most significant deals and the country’s most pivotal legislation. With 14 offices, 600+ employees and 300+ attorneys and policy professionals nationwide, we’re committed to creating strong relationships with not only our clients, but with each other and our communities.

Brownstein is one of the nation’s leading lobbying firms, offering a bipartisan team with full‑service lobbying, public policy and legal representation that helps companies, associations, nonprofits and other organizations interpret federal government actions, solve challenges and seize opportunities. Brownstein’s government relations team offers comprehensive services before Congress, federal agencies and regulatory bodies, as well as at state and local levels throughout the country.

## Position: Policy Advisor – Sacramento
Our Sacramento office is seeking a self‑starting Policy Advisor to join our dynamic Government Relations team. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of legislative experience and a deep understanding of the legislative and political process, along with specific familiarity with the California Legislature.

Responsibilities include tracking various legislative and regulatory issues, preparing client deliverables and researching legislative history. Strong research and writing skills, attention to detail and organizational skills are required, as is the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment. Superb interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work well with legislative staff and clients is paramount.

Successful candidates will have outstanding writing skills, strong organizational skills, the ability to work under pressure in fast‑paced environments and balance competing priorities, and excellent research and analytical skills. Additionally, candidates should have solid political awareness, leadership experience, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team‑oriented, collaborative manner. The ability to engage clients and government officials in a mature, professional manner is also critical.

To apply, interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume here.

## Compensation
Salary will range between $130,000 and $160,000, depending on experience. A discretionary bonus may also be available based on performance. This role is also eligible for the following firm benefits: medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, voluntary insurance including vision, 401(k) plan and matching contributions, profit‑sharing contributions and paid time off.

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## Equal Opportunity Statement
Brownstein is an equal opportunity employer.

Brownstein will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, interpretive regulations and other authority, and applicable state laws.

While Brownstein does not discriminate on the basis of citizenship, the successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship of a work visa, or Brownstein assuming sponsorship of an existing work visa, including student visas with an OPT/CPT designation.