Atticus

Director – Policy and PR

Atticus

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: District of Columbia • United States

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Salary

💰 $200,000 - $275,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Develop and deliver on Atticus’s policy agenda, with a near-term focus on Social Security Administration engagement and a long-term focus on enabling Atticus to serve clients in every state and for every contingency fee area of law
  • Establish and maintain key relationships across the executive branch — especially within SSA, HHS, and related offices — as well as with congressional offices, nonprofit organizations, state legislatures, and state bar associations
  • Serve as the primary Atticus representative in policy discussions, legislative hearings, and coalition efforts
  • Drive proactive engagement that positions Atticus as a thought leader
  • Lead analysis of federal policy trends, regulatory actions, and legislative developments that impact Atticus’s clients, partners, and competitive positioning
  • Develop and deliver a communications strategy that raises Atticus’s profile with policymakers, business partners, and clients
  • Build a communications function within the company that collaborates with other key stakeholders (e.g. marketing) to create the right kinds of public-facing content, in service of the broader comms strategy
  • Bring in the right external expertise / partners and manage them effectively
  • Represent Atticus in thought-leadership settings and support Atticus executives with public comments
  • Partner closely with Product, Legal, Client Experience, and other internal teams to align policy objectives with product roadmaps and go-to-market strategies
  • Advise internal teams on policy risk, compliance implications, and opportunities
  • Manage and mentor policy and communications staff as the team grows

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in federal policy, government affairs, public relations, legal practice or related fields, with demonstrated success shaping outcomes in complex environments
  • Established relationships in D.C. that can open the right doors to progress our policy agenda
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating complex technical or policy topics for diverse audiences
  • A proactive, collaborative mindset and strong judgment in high-stakes settings
  • Washington, D.C. area presence
  • Deep knowledge of or established relationships with the Social Security Administration (Bonus / Nice-to-Have)
  • Experience at a startup or other fast-paced, agile environment (Bonus / Nice-to-Have)
  • Proven experience building and executing a policy agenda that navigates legal, technical, and bureaucratic landscapes (Bonus / Nice-to-Have)
Benefits
  • Medical and dental insurance with 100% of employee premiums covered
  • 15 vacation days & ~20 paid holidays each year (including two weeks at the end-of-year)
  • Free membership to OneMedical
  • $600/year internet stipend
  • $1,000 reimbursable stipend for education and training outside of work
  • Up to $1,200/year student loan repayment assistance
  • 401(k) and optional HSA/FSA
  • Humble, thoughtful, smart, fun colleagues
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Soft Skills
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