Job Details

Job Description

Nielsen Merksamer LLP has two openings in its political law section for associates in its San Francisco Bay Area office.

Nielsen Merksamer is one of the preeminent political law, government law, and lobbying firms in the country. Our political law attorneys have extensive client contact and assist in advising the regulated community of corporations, individuals, nonprofits, trade associations, political and independent expenditure committees, and other public and private sector clients regarding campaign finance, lobby disclosure, and government ethics laws, including:

• Conducting legal research and providing guidance on a wide variety of federal, state, and local campaign finance, lobbying, and ethics laws.
• Counseling on the formation and maintenance of ballot measure and independent expenditure committees.
• Overseeing the preparation of campaign finance and lobbying reports.
• Developing and delivering presentations on political law compliance issues in client trainings, seminars, and conferences.
• Advising on nonprofit compliance and governance issues.

Candidates must possess strong academic credentials (top 20%) and excellent research and writing skills. Experience with government, political, regulatory, or similar work experience is a plus, although not mandatory. The firm has a team-oriented culture, and there are opportunities for flexible, hybrid work arrangements.

Salary & Benefits

Nielsen Merksamer offers a competitive salary. The annual salary range for this position, firm-wide, is $180,000 to $250,000+, based on factors including but not limited to: local market data, the applicant's skills, prior relevant experience, longevity, and pertinent degrees, licensing, and certifications. The salary range does not guarantee, obligate, nor set expectations for the applicant's wage in the event of hire.

Nielsen Merksamer offers the following competitive benefits:

• Health care for employee and qualified dependents including:

• Medical (with HRA for some plans)

• Dental/Vision

• Life/AD&D/LTD

• EAP with Mental Health resources

• FSA/Dependent Care

• 401(k)

• Discretionary Bonus

• On-site exercise equipment, outdoor walking path

• Office on the Bay with access to major thoroughfares

• Generously stocked kitchen with beverages/snacks

Additional Documents Required

Resume, Cover Letter, Transcript.

Additional Information

Must be a member in good standing with the California Bar.

Nielsen Merksamer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, creed, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partner status, and other categories protected by applicable laws, or in retaliation for opposition to any practices forbidden under this policy.

Please submit cover letter, resume, and transcript to apply@nmgovlaw.com.