Legal Counsel, Corporate Engagment

Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review our Statement of Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you.

Location: Lansdowne, VA

Team Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct complex legal research and analysis concerning state and federal legislative, regulatory, and litigation opportunities for achieving the aims of ADF’s corporate engagement efforts.


• Assist in the development of testimony, state and federal public policy, position papers, and reports on select corporate engagement issues.


• Develop and execute strategies for shareholder engagement on ADF’s areas of interest at publicly traded companies, including drafting shareholder proposals, assisting with filing proposals, and developing public policy and media strategies.


• Defend shareholder proposals from company no-action requests to the SEC and review other attorneys’ work on the same.


• Provide other legal representation for shareholder engagement, including compliance advice, representing shareholders in meetings with companies, and leading negotiations on shareholder engagement.


• Lead a coalition of conservative and faith-based investment advisors, proxy advisors, and shareholders, and work closely with public officials on shareholder engagement.


• Contribute to coordinated PR campaigns on priority shareholder issues, including letter writing, rallying members of multiple coalitions, and strategic media.


• Oversee the Viewpoint Diversity Index, related corporate research, and a team of 3-4 research analysts.


• Handle media interviews and public speaking engagements.

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D., active license in at least one US state bar, and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction within one year


• 5+ years of legal experience


• Bachelor’s degree in political science, Public Affairs, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

Pay & Benefits

At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.

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