Lobby Compliance Assistant

We are seeking a detail-oriented Lobby Compliance Assistant who will support government affairs, lobbying compliance, client service, and administrative support for senior practice leaders.

The Lobby Compliance Assistant will play an important role in helping clients manage lobbying registration, reporting, and compliance obligations at the state and city levels. This is a strong opportunity for an early-career legal, compliance, public policy, or government affairs professional who enjoys research, organization, client communication, and working in a fast-paced professional services setting.

This position offers exposure to complex regulatory matters, direct interaction with clients, and the opportunity to work with experienced legal and government affairs professionals. The environment values teamwork, integrity, continuous improvement, responsive client service, and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage day-to-day lobbying compliance reporting activities for clients, including tracking reportable lobbying activity and maintaining accurate records.
- Prepare and file lobbying registrations and bimonthly reports at the state and city levels.
- Communicate with clients by email and phone to gather information, answer questions, and coordinate compliance needs.
- Update and maintain compliance databases, spreadsheets, reference materials, and client files with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
- Research lobbying laws, regulatory developments, and compliance questions, then coordinate appropriate responses with internal team members.
- Provide administrative support to Government Affairs partners, including calendar management, meeting coordination, call screening, travel arrangements, agendas, and file organization.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $55,000 to $60,000 per year.
- Job type: Direct hire.
- Location: Albany, NY.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Manage lobbying compliance reporting, registrations, and bimonthly filings for clients.
- Track, organize, and maintain client lobbying activity records, databases, and spreadsheets.
- Research lobbying laws, regulatory updates, and compliance reference materials.
- Provide administrative support to partners, including scheduling, travel coordination, meeting preparation, and confidential file management.

- Bachelor's degree required.
- 1 to 2 years of relevant professional experience preferred for this level of role.
- Strong interest in legal services, lobbying compliance, government affairs, public policy, or regulatory reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, organizational skills, and follow-through.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and related productivity tools.
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, responsibility, and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in a law firm, legal services, government affairs, lobbying, compliance, public policy, or professional services environment.
- Familiarity with lobbying regulations, compliance reporting, regulatory research, or client-facing administrative support.
- Experience maintaining databases, spreadsheets, calendars, confidential files, and professional correspondence.