The associate will advise political organizations, nonprofit entities, businesses, and high-net-worth individuals on complex legal and regulatory matters related to navigating the political process at federal, state, and local levels.
Venable's Political Law practice counsels clients including candidates, advocacy groups, businesses, trade associations, lobbying firms, high-net-worth individuals, and federal and state super PACs. The practice also serves as general counsel to prominent advocacy organizations and assists tax-exempt organizations with corporate governance, executive compensation, IRS restrictions on lobbying and political activities, and fundraising.
The role requires a demonstrated interest in political and election law and government investigations.
Prior experience working on a campaign, Capitol Hill, at a lobbying or advocacy firm, or in state government is a plus, as is experience with campaign finance law, lobbying disclosure and regulations, government ethics, and gift rules.
Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials.

Junior Political Law Associate

September 16, 2026 (about 2 months ago)

Venable LLP

September 16, 2026 (about 2 months ago)

Salary

$215,000 - $355,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Government · Compliance/Regulatory · Investigations · Lobbying

Location

District of Columbia

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Overview

The associate will advise political organizations, nonprofit entities, businesses, and high-net-worth individuals on complex legal and regulatory matters related to navigating the political process at federal, state, and local levels.
Venable's Political Law practice counsels clients including candidates, advocacy groups, businesses, trade associations, lobbying firms, high-net-worth individuals, and federal and state super PACs. The practice also serves as general counsel to prominent advocacy organizations and assists tax-exempt organizations with corporate governance, executive compensation, IRS restrictions on lobbying and political activities, and fundraising.
The role requires a demonstrated interest in political and election law and government investigations.
Prior experience working on a campaign, Capitol Hill, at a lobbying or advocacy firm, or in state government is a plus, as is experience with campaign finance law, lobbying disclosure and regulations, government ethics, and gift rules.
Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials.

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Last updated: November 10, 2026