Senior Policy Specialist

## Arnold & Porter – Senior Policy Specialist (Legislative & Public Policy Practice Group, Washington, DC)

Arnold & Porter is seeking a **Senior Policy Specialist** to join its Chambers‑ranked Legislative and Public Policy Practice Group in Washington, DC.

The Legislative and Public Policy Group supports clients across a broad range of policy matters, including appropriations, congressional investigations, defense, energy, financial services, healthcare, tax, technology, trade, transportation, and related regulatory and legislative issues. This position will focus primarily on **trade, financial services, and appropriations**, with assignments in other policy areas as needed.

Key responsibilities include monitoring and analyzing legislative and regulatory developments; supporting advocacy strategies; direct lobbying; and advising clients on issues such as tariffs, export controls, sanctions, free trade agreements, trade enforcement, privacy, artificial intelligence, Section 230, and federal funding.

The practice group includes approximately 40 professionals and represents Fortune 500 companies, startups, trade associations, educational institutions, foundations, local governments, and foreign sovereigns in congressional and regulatory advocacy matters.

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## Qualifications

– Minimum of 3 years of experience in federal legislative or public policy roles, including experience in Congress, the Executive Branch, government relations, trade associations, or related organizations.
– Bachelor’s degree and strong academic credentials required.
– Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
– Strong interpersonal skills.
– Must be eligible to register as a lobbyist under the Lobbying Disclosure Act.

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## Please Submit here

– Cover letter
– Resume
– Transcripts
– 3–5 page advocacy‑focused writing sample

Applications missing transcripts or including writing samples longer than 5 pages will not be considered.

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## Salary & Benefits

The anticipated base salary for this position is **$95,000 to $185,000**. The actual base salary offered will depend on factors including the applicant’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, education level, certifications or professional licenses, and, if applicable, the applicant’s location.

For benefits information, please click here:
[https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/careers/professional-staff/benefits]

The firm may provide a discretionary bonus annually.

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