Overview In this role you will serve as in-house counsel focusing on federal and state litigation brought by the Chamber to challenge laws and regulations. You will work within the Litigation Center to develop case strategy, supervise outside counsel, and coordinate with member companies and other stakeholders. The position offers exposure to high-stakes litigation in trial and appellate courts, including amicus activities and Supreme Court matters. You will shape advocacy through litigation while engaging with cross-functional teams and members to advance the Chamber's policy goals.
Compensation / Benefits- health care
- vision
- dental
- retirement
- paid leave
Responsibilities- Handle amicus and regulatory litigation in the U.S. Supreme Court and other federal and state courts
- Review and analyze cases for potential involvement; solicit stakeholder views; develop case strategy; retain and supervise outside counsel; review legal briefs
- Coordinate litigation with counsel of member companies, other trade associations, and state and local chambers
- Plan moot courts and member events; participate in member briefings and fundraising meetings
Key requirements- Juris Doctor degree with strong academic performance during law school
- 3+ years' experience in trial and appellate litigation matters
- Excellent client service
- Superb legal research and analytical skills
- Outstanding verbal and written communications skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Federal judicial clerkship strongly preferred
- Regulatory and/or state litigation experience, including federal district court litigation under the Administrative Procedure Act, strongly preferred
- Experience in financial services litigation and/or international litigation a plus
- Federal government experience a plus
- strong client service
- collaboration with diverse stakeholders
- clear written and verbal communication
- legal research
- case analysis
- regulatory litigation
