Everyone says they want to change the world. We’re looking for people who actually will.

　　Alliance Defending Freedom is an alliance-building legal organization that advocates for the right of people to freely live out their faith. Please visit www.adflegal.org/about-us/careers to view our Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Distinctives.

　　Senior Counsel, Corporate Engagement

　　Alliance Defending Freedom is seeking a highly professional Senior Counsel located in our Lansdowne, VA office. This position promotes the strategic objectives of ADF’s corporate engagement team by contesting ESG, DEI, and other forms of corporate activism that threaten ADF’s core mission to advance the God-given right of individuals to live and speak the truth in all walks of life. Senior Counsel will work under the direct supervision of the Sr. Counsel, SVP of Corporate Engagement, and will participate heavily in developing and implementing the team’s overall strategy. Senior Counsel will conduct legal research that results in pioneering litigation to combat ESG, DEI, and other forms of corporate activism and will help litigate those cases under the supervision of ADF’s U.S. Legal Team. Senior Counsel will also help lead the team’s shareholder work, lead the team’s legislative work in collaboration with ADF’s Public Policy team, and provide legal advice to business leaders and general counsels on ESG, DEI, Title VII, and other matters connected to ADF’s mission. The applicant must have strong communication, writing, and speaking skills, be creative and innovative, and enjoy a fast work pace.

　　Your Essential Responsibilities:

　　In this position, you will:

　　Conduct complex and novel legal research and analysis that leads to litigation that achieves the aims of ADF’s corporate engagement team

　　Under the supervision of the U.S. Legal Team, assist litigating complex cases at appellate and trial levels, as well as before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government

　　Draft and file amicus briefs in cases that intersect with the goals of ADF’s corporate engagement team

　　Provide legal advice to CEOs, GCs, and other business leaders on issues related to the corporate engagement team’s work (ESG; DEI; Title VII; faith at work, etc.)

　　Provide legal strategy and support to shareholders who are using the proxy process to hold companies accountable for embracing ESG and DEI

　　Conduct complex and novel legal research and analysis that leads to legislative and regulatory solutions that help achieve the aims of ADF’s corporate engagement team

　　Assist in drafting model legislation, preparing expert testimony, and testifying on legislation within the corporate engagement team’s area of responsibility

　　Draft and review model policies/resources related to ADF’s Business Index and additional legal resources

　　Conduct legal and topical research and produce memos, articles, and white papers on topics of interest to ADF’s corporate engagement team

　　Network, develop relationships, and build strategic coalitions with key legal, policy, and business leaders to advance the corporate engagement team’s goals

　　Handle media interviews and public speaking engagements. Represent the corporate engagement team at meetings, events, and conferences

　　Work collaboratively with the ADF team and external allies

　　Other Responsibilities (Non-Essential):

　　You will be asked to perform related duties or special projects as assigned

　　Skills you need to succeed:

　　Demonstrated knowledge of religious freedom and constitutional issues related to the ADF mission

　　Advanced verbal and written communication skills

　　Demonstrated high-level and effective interpersonal skills, including ability to establish and maintain effective broad-range working relationships, and proven ability to work independently and collaboratively on internal and external teams

　　Willingness to work in a frenetic and fluid environment

　　Flexibility and effectiveness in handling multiple and complex projects simultaneously under stringent timeframes and changing conditions

　　Awareness of current political environment and on-going strategic implications that affect the corporate engagement efforts of ADF

　　Knowledge of ADF’s mission and strategic objectives

　　Demonstrated proficiency in:

　　Strong communication and relationship development skills

　　Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Word, and Outlook

　　Strong time management skills

　　Strong organizational skills

　　Excellent analytical skills

　　Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

　　Navigating the complex structure of the legislative branch to produce desired results

　　Ability to:

　　Professionally handle confidential information

　　Make sound decisions under demanding conditions

　　Problem solve

　　Rapidly and with flexibility change priorities in order to respond to recent and changing legislative developments

　　Work, motivate, and initiate within a team and independently

　　Produce excellent written and verbal communications

　　Function effectively in a fast-paced environment

　　Persuade and inspire others to act

　　Travel

　　Education and/or experience:

　　Bachelor's degree

　　J.D., and licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction

　　10+ years experience strongly preferred

　　To complete your application, please attach a writing sample and copy of your transcripts to your application or if the files are too large, email to [email protected].

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　　COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE, TOO?

　　We have it! Alliance Defending Freedom offers team members a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes major medical insurance, dental care, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care insurance, and life insurance. We also offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match. Work and life balance is important to the well-being of our team members. You will receive paid time off (PTO) that starts accruing from your hire date and 11 paid holidays per year.