Government Relations Senior Counsel
APCO InternationalAlexandia, Virginia
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Benefits
Career Development
Job Description
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The Government Relations Senior Counsel performs a variety of government relations functions, both independently and in a team environment in support of government relations efforts. Executes legislative and regulatory initiatives and monitors legislative and regulatory developments within Congress, the Administration, and Federal Agencies. Reports to: Government Relations Director Essential Job Tasks:
The following are general descriptions of the essential job tasks of the position. Other related tasks may be assigned as necessary and appropriate.
- Track legislation and other legal and regulatory developments in public safety communications and brief the Government Relations Director on related activities
- Monitor legislative developments within Congressional Committees and Caucuses and brief the Government Relations Director about the key topics discussed
- Plan and coordinate grassroots campaigns for the Association’s legislative prioritie
- Perform research to substantiate the Association’s policies and priorities
- Answer member requests for help on government relations matters
- Draft and edit memos, briefs, articles, press releases and other documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, readability, and adherence to the Association’s approved policies
- Verify, update, and write editorial content for the Public Safety Communications magazine and other online media portals that are operated by the Association
- Perform legal and general research on state statutes, federal law, case law, etc.
- Prepare charts, tables, presentations, and other materials as directed
- Provide general support to government relations office, including administrative work
- Respond promptly to emerging organizational priorities, external developments, or strategic needs that require executive-level attention.
- Support the Chief Counsel and Executive Director in preparing briefing materials, facilitating executive communications, and representing the organization’s positions in special circumstances or urgent matters.
- Assist with organizational initiatives that advance the mission, governance, legal compliance, or external relations of the nonprofit, even when such initiatives fall outside traditional advocacy or policy functions.
- Demonstrate sound judgment, adaptability, and a proactive mindset when managing evolving tasks and responsibilities delegated by senior leadership.
- Coordinate the interaction between state and federal government officials and APCO membership concerning the interests of APCO and the functional impact of proposed legislation and regulation; suggest modifications as appropriate
- Establish and maintain contacts with outside organizations and other institutions to aid and foster government relations activities
- Recommend operational initiatives necessitated by legislative mandates; suggest alternative policies and procedures to enable APCO to accomplish its objectives
Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Active listener and accomplished public speaker
- Ability to report events and information legibly and accurately using proper English grammar and structure, good memory retention
- Speak English with sufficient clarity to be understood by others
- Effectively prioritize situations and information
- Make appropriate decisions based on information received, learn and apply new information
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Manage assigned staff and/or area of responsibility with effective follow-up mechanisms to measure achievement of established goals and objectives
Minimum Experience RequirementsAttorney with significant prior experience in government relations, law, and/or public safety. Salary commensurate with experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
APCO International is the world’s oldest and largest organization of public safety communications professionals and supports the largest U.S. membership base of any public safety association. It serves the needs of public safety communications practitioners worldwide - and the welfare of the general public as a whole – by providing complete expertise, professional development, technical assistance, advocacy and outreach. APCO International is headquartered in Daytona Beach, FL, with an additional office in Alexandria, VA.
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