Policy Director & Counsel, Voting and Fair Representation

  We are looking for a Policy Director & Counsel, Voting & Fair Representation to join our work to advance state, multi-state and federal policy wins on voting rights, election administration, and fair representation issues. This role will take ownership of issues within the Voting & Fair Representation pillar—from ideation through execution.    The Policy Director & Counsel will collaborate with departments and teams across the organization, providing strategic guidance and legal analysis, conducting research to strategically support our issues, and amplifying our issues externally. This role is ideal for a proactive thinker who thrives on anticipating what’s next in the democracy landscape and translating research and analysis into actionable strategies.    This is a full-time role reporting to the Senior Policy Director & Counsel, Voting & Fair Representation; this role is remote anywhere within the lower 48 United States, though we have a strong preference for someone who is based in DC and who can work in our office at least two days per week. Priority will be given to candidates who apply by November 15, 2026. We hope our new Policy Director & Counsel will start in January 2027.    Responsibilities    Strategic Leadership & Team Management  Lead development of proactive state, multi-state, and federal policy and legal strategies on issues within the Voting & Fair Representation pillar, anticipating emerging threats and opportunities and charting paths to advance our agenda