Senior Staff Attorney

Position Overview

The Campaign is the leading policy advocacy organization devoted primarily to countering the lethal influence of the tobacco industry on public policy. The Senior Staff Attorney is based in Washington, D.C. and reports to the Vice President for Legal and Regulatory Affairs. The Senior Staff Attorney provides legal and policy support for regulation of the tobacco industry, including e-cigarettes, by the Food and Drug Administration, as well as state and local tobacco control efforts. The Senior Staff Attorney participates in high-profile litigation in support of CTFK public health objectives, including the preparation of amicus briefs, and exercising substantial independent judgment in the performance of the work.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH: 

• Develop and conduct litigation activities as necessary to ensure effective FDA regulation of tobacco products, including preparation of briefs and other court filings and related research and legal and policy analysis.
• Engage in legal representation of client groups and individuals in lawsuits concerning FDA regulatory activities, including participating in privileged, confidential communications with clients in such litigation.
• Interact with outside law firms, consultants, researchers and others as necessary to engage in litigation activities to ensure effective implementation of the FSPTCA.
• Prepare formal comments, letters and other submissions to FDA addressing policy and legal issues relating to FDA regulation and perform legal and policy research to inform those submissions.
• Interact with outside law firms, consultants, researchers, allied organizations and others to develop CTFK positions on FDA regulatory issues and inform formal comments, letters and other submissions to FDA on those issues.
• Provide legal support for the defense of state and local tobacco control laws and regulations, including drafting and filing of briefs amicus curiae and interaction with groups joining briefs as amicus parties.
• As needed, provide legal and policy assistance in analysis of federal, state and local legislation, including drafting legislative proposals as required.
• Serve as resource for other staff on legal and policy issues relating to tobacco control.
• Participate in public education activities on legal and policy issues involving tobacco control issues, including participation in meetings, conferences, symposia, webinars and other venues.

SKILLS YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE:

• At least six years of legal experience, including substantial litigation experience.
• Knowledge of and proficiency with a variety of computer software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of advocacy.
• Excellent analytical skills and legal writing and research ability.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while juggling and coordinating multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible and modify priorities as needed.
• Ability to supervise more junior staff and provide appropriate direction.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with only general supervision.

WHY JOIN THE CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO FREE KIDS?

•   A comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan for employees and dependents. 

•   Paid parental leave benefits 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, 5 personal days (on an accrual basis each calendar year); and an anniversary day to celebrate annual milestones 

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