Director of Legal Affairs & Policy Counsel

Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America (SBA) is the largest pro-life political organization in the country with a nationwide network of more than one million Americans. We combine politics with policy, investing heavily in voter education to ensure that pro-life Americans know where their lawmakers stand on protecting the unborn, and in issue advocacy, advancing pro-life laws through direct lobbying and grassroots campaigns.

Essential Functions 

• Lead the organization’s internal legal efforts.
• Develop legal strategy to advance SBA’s short-term and long-term policy priorities.  
• Track and analyze priority cases. 
• Spearhead amicus brief efforts. 
• Liaison between SBA (c4) and CLI (c3) legal efforts.  
• Liaison between Gov’t Affairs and other teams on legal issues as they arise.  
• Spearhead judicial vetting. 
• Assist SBA’s communications team in communicating to the public about priority cases/legal issues.  
• Lead the organization’s external legal affairs.  
• Build relationships with conservative/pro-life legal networks. 
• Build relationships with key attorneys on Capitol Hill in coordination with SBA’s federal affairs team.   
• Build state-level relationships with key Governor, Attorneys General offices.  
• Assist SBA Government Affairs team with coalition management.  
• Assist with policy formation and review at federal & state level. 
• Work with SBA’s federal affairs team to analyze and propose federal policy, both Congressional and Administrative. 
• Assist State Affairs with high priority efforts at state level. 

Competencies 

• Detail-oriented – employee must be thorough when performing work and strive to achieve accuracy and consistency in all tasks. 
• Public Speaking – employee must feel confident in speaking in public to policymakers, legal professionals, and coalition allies. 
• Problem Solver – employee must excel in finding solutions to complicated issues in a professional and ethical way. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of how state and federal courts operate and the ability to analyze court documents. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Must be a team player. 
• Experience working in the pro-life movement.  
• Must be pro-life.  

Preferred Education/Experience 

• Prior policy and/or legal experience is preferred.  
• Previous experience speaking with media is a plus. 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications 

• Bilingual candidates would be a benefit. 

Supervisory Responsibility 

This position supervises a legal intern when applicable.

Position Type/Expected Hours  

This position is a full-time position. Hours are typically 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday-Friday. 

Some weekend and evening work may be required.

Travel 

This position requires regular travel for meetings, events, and field operations. Employee should expect up to 20% of their time to be devoted to traveling.

Benefits That Matter

At SBA, we believe in taking care of our team so they can focus on making an impact. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance – because your well-being matters.
• 401(k) with employer match – invest in your future while you change the world.
• Life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage – peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Paid holidays and generous PTO – recharge and come back ready to fight for life.
• Free onsite parking – because convenience counts.

Our Culture: Bold, Mission-Driven, and United

At SBA, we live by our core values: sacrificial, ambitious, scrappy, and team-oriented. Our people are experts in their fields, relentless in their work, and deeply committed to ending abortion. We collaborate, support one another, and seize every opportunity to advance the cause of life. If you’re ready to bring passion, grit, and heart to a mission that matters, you’ll fit right in.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.