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Associate, Government & Regulatory Affairs Group
Trenton, NJ

Job Title: Associate, Government & Regulatory Affairs Group
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Experience: At least 2 to 3 years in New Jersey Legislature or Executive Branch, or government affairs/public policy field

H1: Join the Top-Ranked Government & Regulatory Affairs Group at Law Firm in New Jersey
H2: Seeking Experienced Associate in Trenton Office

Law Firm: The Gibbons Government & Regulatory Affairs Group
Office: Trenton, New Jersey

The Gibbons Government & Regulatory Affairs Group, New Jersey's top law firm-based governmental affairs practice, is seeking a motivated attorney to join their team as an Associate in their Trenton office. This is a unique opportunity to work with a highly successful and growing team that represents clients before all levels of New Jersey State government.

Essential Functions:

- Provide strategic advice to clients in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors on legislative, regulatory, and governmental affairs processes
- Attend and monitor legislative committees and regulatory proceedings on behalf of clients
- Assist attorneys in the Government & Regulatory Affairs Group with client-specific tasks, such as scheduling meetings, drafting letters and position statements, and creating advocacy materials
- Attend meetings and events outside of the office, including early mornings or evenings
- Register with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission as a governmental affairs agent

Experience and Skills:

- Admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey
- 2 to 3 years of experience in the New Jersey Legislature or Executive Branch, or in the government affairs/public policy field
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple time-sensitive projects
- Familiarity interacting with elected officials and high-level staff members

This is a competitive and commensurate salary based on experience. The successful candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in the New Jersey Legislature or Executive Branch, or in the government affairs/public policy field. They must also be admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in government and regulatory affairs, this is the opportunity for you. Join the top-ranked law firm-based practice in New Jersey and work with a team of highly experienced and successful attorneys. Send your resume to Melissa Marquinhos, Recruiting Coordinator, to apply for this position.






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