King & Spalding, a leading global law firm, seeks a Government Relations Advisor to join the Washington, D.C. office.  

Candidates will have the following responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with governments, trade associations, industry coalitions, public services, and other authorities to influence policies and positions.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on government policy and legislation.
• Have experience developing policies and political strategies involving underrepresented groups and interacting with such groups and organizations
• Educate business leaders about the need for developing strategies of inclusion for all political and social groups involved in policy making
• Identify strategic partnerships and strategic communications with business leaders.
• Develop and implement government relations initiatives.
• Utilize specialized knowledge and skills to enhance partnerships demonstrated through strong programs and policy outcomes.
• Active involvement with communities in the local, state and federal space.

Successful candidates have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). 

Successful candidates are skilled in public policy and/or human resources with prior experience with the Federal Government.

Education and experience required:

Undergraduate degree required; graduate degree preferred.  Must have at least ten years’ relevant experience.

We are proud of our remarkably cohesive culture, which now encompasses more than 2000 lawyers and business professionals in 23 offices worldwide. We seek to attract and develop the very best talent to work with us.

*The salary offer will be contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Eligible employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, discount programs, sick leave, vacation and parental leave. 

King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.