Alliance Defending Freedom
Legal Counsel, Blackstone Strategic Engagement
Alliance Defending Freedom, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Overview
Legal Counsel, Blackstone Strategic Engagement role at Alliance Defending Freedom. Locations: Scottsdale, AZ; Lansdowne, VA; Washington, D.C.; Dallas, TX. This role reports to ADF's Senior Counsel, Vice President of Blackstone Strategic Engagement. The position primarily develops, organizes, and executes efforts to secure the participation of Blackstone Fellows in strategic advocacy work and Fellowship-related affinity-building activities. Key Responsibilities
Facilitate strategic engagement among Blackstone Fellows by coordinating referrals and collaboration on mission-aligned legal projects, including research, amicus briefs, moot courts, scholarly writing, and counsel opportunities. Actively promote and support Fellow participation in ADF's legal and public advocacy efforts, as well as broader initiatives influencing law and culture. Track, organize, and report on Fellow involvement and impact through data, metrics, and narrative stories that highlight engagement across ADF and related platforms. Develop and distribute content to Fellows that informs and encourages involvement in Fellowship projects, ADF initiatives, and other legal or advocacy-related opportunities. Represent ADF at regional events, reunions, and training programs—including the annual Blackstone Legal Fellowship—as a staff and faculty member, while supporting special projects for the Strategic Engagement and Fellowship teams. Minimum Qualifications
J.D.; active license in at least one US state bar and capable of meeting admission requirements in the relevant jurisdiction within one year. Law-related research, writing, analysis, and similar projects. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and CRM software. Preferred Qualifications
Some amount of legal experience as a judicial clerk and/or attorney. Blackstone Fellow. Pay & Benefits
Alliance Defending Freedom offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Specific salary ranges are not disclosed; 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 provide paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year. Location
Locations: Scottsdale, AZ; Lansdowne, VA; Washington, D.C.; Dallas, TX. Salary (Washington, D.C. area)
$114,285.71—$136,190.48 USD
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Legal Counsel, Blackstone Strategic Engagement role at Alliance Defending Freedom. Locations: Scottsdale, AZ; Lansdowne, VA; Washington, D.C.; Dallas, TX. This role reports to ADF's Senior Counsel, Vice President of Blackstone Strategic Engagement. The position primarily develops, organizes, and executes efforts to secure the participation of Blackstone Fellows in strategic advocacy work and Fellowship-related affinity-building activities. Key Responsibilities
Facilitate strategic engagement among Blackstone Fellows by coordinating referrals and collaboration on mission-aligned legal projects, including research, amicus briefs, moot courts, scholarly writing, and counsel opportunities. Actively promote and support Fellow participation in ADF's legal and public advocacy efforts, as well as broader initiatives influencing law and culture. Track, organize, and report on Fellow involvement and impact through data, metrics, and narrative stories that highlight engagement across ADF and related platforms. Develop and distribute content to Fellows that informs and encourages involvement in Fellowship projects, ADF initiatives, and other legal or advocacy-related opportunities. Represent ADF at regional events, reunions, and training programs—including the annual Blackstone Legal Fellowship—as a staff and faculty member, while supporting special projects for the Strategic Engagement and Fellowship teams. Minimum Qualifications
J.D.; active license in at least one US state bar and capable of meeting admission requirements in the relevant jurisdiction within one year. Law-related research, writing, analysis, and similar projects. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and CRM software. Preferred Qualifications
Some amount of legal experience as a judicial clerk and/or attorney. Blackstone Fellow. Pay & Benefits
Alliance Defending Freedom offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Specific salary ranges are not disclosed; 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 provide paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year. Location
Locations: Scottsdale, AZ; Lansdowne, VA; Washington, D.C.; Dallas, TX. Salary (Washington, D.C. area)
$114,285.71—$136,190.48 USD
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