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Political Law Associate

Washington, DC

Posted: 03/27/2026 Practice Area: Government Job Number: 4391704822 Pay Rate: $250,000 – $320,000

Job Description

Political Law Associate

Our client, a top AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Political Law Associate to join its Government Affairs and Public Policy practice group in Washington, D.C. This role offers the opportunity to provide strategic counsel and compliance advice to a diverse clientele on matters related to political and election law, with a focus on lobbying and public policy, campaign finance, government ethics, and non-profit law.

The estimated salary range for this position is $250,000 – $320,000 (annually) and may vary depending on experience and other factors.

Qualifications

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Active bar license in D.C. or ability to waive in immediately
  • 4–6 years of relevant political law experience
  • Knowledge of the Federal Election Campaign Act, Lobbying Disclosure Act, Foreign Agents Registration Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and Ethics in Government Act
  • Familiarity with state and federal pay-to-play laws
  • Strong written and oral communication skills with excellent academic credentials
  • J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with high academic achievement

Meet Your Recruiter

Misty Kokkos

Global Legal Recruiter
mkokkos@lawseek.com

With fifteen years of combined experience in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources, Misty Kokkos has successfully navigated diverse industries ranging from start-ups to Big 4, financial services, logistics and supply chain, and more.

Misty’s recruiting experience spans globally from the United States to Europe, the United Kingdom, India and beyond. She focuses on practice areas including healthcare and regulatory compliance, as well as Labor and Employment.

Misty enjoys world travel, learning new languages and exploring the arts. Based in Athens, Greece, Misty splits her time between Europe and Texas, U.S.A.

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