DLA Piper's Washington, DC office seeks a Policy Advisor with 7+ year’s related experience working on the Hill, as part of an administration, or in a corporate environment to join our growing AI Policy Team. Candidates must have prior experience in legislative advocacy, with a focus on technology related policy topics. Candidates must also have excellent academic credentials and possess superior analytical, written, verbal and interpersonal skills, be highly organized and detail-oriented, and have the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines. Experience developing and implementing successful legislative, lobbying and political strategies, and strong legislative connections is preferred.
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DLA Piper values collegiality and diversity and provides a welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone can succeed. We place a strong emphasis on pro bono and public service activities. J.D. not required. Our practice is team focused, encouraging development of your own niche skill set. We supply the best in technology and opportunities to work on projects with those outside the Washington DC office, regularly touching upon national and international issues. DLA Piper is located in over 40 countries and regularly hosts Technology Summits globally.
DLA Piper’s global Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics Practice is an industry unique team that consists of over 100 lawyers, data scientists, coders, and policymakers focused on AI worldwide. The group has been widely recognized as the leading AI practice, lauded by Financial Times, American Lawyer, Business Insider and others.
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0-2 year