Date Posted:
September 17, 2026
Position Title:
Senior Legislative Representative/Counsel, Toxics
Office/Company:
Earthjustice
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-13042
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$140,000 – $155,500
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Description:
Senior Legislative Representative/Counsel, Toxics Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals, and communities to engage in the critical environmental issues of our time and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer. Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco, with offices in Anchorage, Bozeman, Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Juneau, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, Tallahassee, and Washington, D.C. The Earthjustice Policy & Legislation (PAL) team is hiring a Senior Legislative Representative to provide legislative and administrative strategy development and implementation on issues related to industrial chemical pollution and regulatory toxics issues. This position will report to the Legislative Director of Healthy Communities. The position directly interfaces with relevant congressional offices, committees, and staff, executive branch offices, and other related offices and entities. This position will be hybrid from the Washington, D.C., office twice weekly. Please note: Candidates with a JD will receive the title of Senior Legislative Counsel.
Responsibilities:
• Lobby Strategy Development and Implementation (60%)
• Develop and implement legislative and administrative advocacy strategies relating to assigned issues.
• Directly lobby Congress and the Administration.
• Educate the Administration and Congress on key legal challenges and rulings.
• Serve as spokesperson for Earthjustice on assigned issues.
• Track legislation and policy initiatives relating to assigned issues.
• Work with the Legislative Director and, as warranted, internal issue-area experts to develop positions and strategies on relevant legislation and administrative actions.
• Work with relevant litigation staff when developing and implementing legislative and administrative advocacy strategies and positions related to practice areas.
• Develop lobbying and educational materials, including fact sheets, letters, action alerts, and blogs.
• Work with the Communications Department to develop media strategies and conduct media outreach, including creating social media content, blogs, op-eds, and other strategic communications tools on assigned issues.
• Perform policy, legislative, and legal analysis.
• Plan and implement initiatives to educate the public and foster broader public advocacy for assigned issues.
Qualifications:
• 6+ years of experience in the legislative or federal agency advocacy process.
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience. Candidates with a JD will receive the title of Senior Legislative Counsel.
• Substantial knowledge of and experience with the administrative rulemaking process.
• Substantial knowledge of the legislative process at the federal level.
• Strong professional working relationships with relevant congressional committees, key staff of relevant federal agencies and departments, and other regulatory bodies.
• Familiarity with and experience in the administrative rulemaking process.
• Substantial knowledge of and experience with the legislative process, primarily at the federal level.
• Experience with U.S. environmental and/or energy laws is a plus.
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful legislative and administrative strategies and public education initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership within the D.C. environmental community on assigned issues.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Instructions:
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We offer a mission-focused and employee-centered work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Earthjustice is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure employees and applicants for employment are provided equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other factor not related to the position.
