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Established and respected Austin lobby firm seeks a General Counsel to draft legislation, handle client matters and serve as a general strategic resource for the firm. Position is located in Austin.

FEATURED JOB: Senator Borris Miles Deputy Legislative Director : Senator Borris L. Miles is seeking qualified, capable, and self-starting applicants for a senior leadership position in the Senator's Office. The position can be based in Austin or Houston but residence in Austin is required during the legislative session. Job Description: • In consultation with the Senator, the Chief of Staff, and Legislative Director develop, track, advance, and help pass the Senator's legislative agenda.• Provide leadership to and supervision of the policy team in successfully tracking and passing the Senator’s legislative agenda.• Draft legislation, amendments, and riders for legislative consideration.• Communicate effectively, persuasively, professionally, and concisely about the Senator's legislative agenda, and about policy issues and other matters.• Utilize a deep understanding of public policy issues to provide the Senator with analysis of legislation.• Staff the Senator at meetings, events, committee hearings; serve as a liaison to assigned committees; meet with interested parties and visitors in a professional manner.• Prepare the Senator for meetings and speaking engagements. Interested applicants should submit the following: • Current resume • Cover letter outlining relevant experience and qualifications • Two to three professional references • Examples of relevant work, if available (policy briefs, bill analyses, legislative memoranda, research papers, or other related materials). Please email application materials to: [email protected]. Position is located in Austin or Houston, TX.

FEATURED JOB: Senator Borris Miles Policy Analyst : The Office of State Senator Borris L. Miles is seeking a qualified, full-time Policy Analyst to join our team at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas. The ideal candidate must possess strong research, analytical, and communication skills (both verbal and written), along with a professional, courteous, and solutions-oriented demeanor. Candidates should have prior Texas Senate experience within the past 5–10 years, or equivalent experience working through a regular Texas legislative session.The successful candidate must also demonstrate working knowledge and experience in at least two or more of the following priority policy areas: transportation, education, healthcare, and criminal justice.This is an in-office position, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. During legislative sessions, the position may require extended working hours beyond the regular schedule, including evenings and weekends, as necessary to meet the demands and priorities of the Senator's office. Interested applicants should submit the following: • Current resume • Cover letter outlining relevant experience and qualifications • Two to three professional references • Examples of relevant work, if available (policy briefs, bill analyses, legislative memoranda, research papers, or other related materials). Please email application materials to: [email protected]. Position is located in Austin, TX.