Legislative and Policy Counsel

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK) seeks a Legislative and Policy Counsel to support cutting-edge legal and policy advocacy to bring an end to tobacco-related disease, the nation’s leading cause of preventable death. The Campaign is the leading policy advocacy organization devoted primarily to countering the lethal influence of the tobacco industry on public policy. This position is based in Washington, D.C. and reports to the Vice President for Legal and Regulatory Affairs.

What You’ll Accomplish:

• Provide legal and policy guidance in the analysis of federal, state and local legislation affecting tobacco control efforts and will help to develop and advocate for innovative legislative and regulatory proposals to address the use of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and other products with special appeal to young people.

• Support the Campaign’s litigation activities related to FDA regulation and defense of state and local tobacco control laws.

Skills You’ll Bring To The Role:

• 3-5 years of legal experience

• Prior experience legislative drafting and policy analysis is required.

Why Join The Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids:

• 100% company paid health, vision, and dental for you; 70-80% contribution to these coverages for your dependents.

• Paid parental leave benefits (4 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave), in addition to the federal and local leave provisions.

• 403b plan participation (with 9% company contribution)

• 10 paid company holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days and 5 personal days (on an accrual basis each calendar year)

• A hybrid work schedule (3 days in office; 2 days remote)

In addition to your resume, please submit a cover letter and writing sample reflecting work on legal or policy advocacy.