Lateral Openings

Current Openings

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Search Firms with current fee agreements may submit applications for any of the below positions through their Search Firm Portal.  Please contact Kelly Fox, Lateral Recruiting Manager, at kjfox@wiley.law if you do not have a current fee agreement in place or need directions on how to access your Search Firm Portal. 

Election Law Associate

• Associate for our Washington, DC office
• Three to four years of experience in election law compliance, including campaign finance, lobbying, and government ethics matters
• Seeking candidates to provide compliance and strategic counsel to corporate, non-profit, and political clients and to represent them in enforcement and other proceedings
• Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and superior legal research, writing, and oral communication skills
• All candidates should have excellent professional references
• Wiley’s comprehensive benefits package includes medical and prescription drug plan coverage, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with firm discretionary contribution, generous paid time off (PTO) package plus ten firm paid holidays, access to state of the art on-site fitness facilities and locker rooms and wellness programming, paid parental leave and subsidized backup child/elder care, and more.
• The base salary for this position is expected to be between $260,000 to $310,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law

Entry Level Health Care Associate

• Associate for our Washington, DC office
• Hybrid work schedule
• Recent law school graduate
• Health care transactions experience and general knowledge of the health care industry and government health care programs (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid) preferred
• Candidates with excellent research, writing and analytical skills and high attention to detail are sought to assume responsibility in this nationally recognized practice 
• Seeking academically distinguished applicants who have excellent writing and analytical skills, high attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines
• Opportunity to gain significant responsibility and direct exposure to clients 
• All applicants should have excellent references
• The base salary for this position is expected to be between $225,000 to $235,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law.
• Wiley’s comprehensive benefits package includes medical and prescription drug plan coverage, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with firm discretionary contribution, generous paid time off (PTO) package plus ten firm paid holidays, access to state of the art on-site fitness facilities and locker rooms and wellness programming, paid parental leave and subsidized backup child/elder care, and more.

Health Care Associate

• Associate for our Washington, DC office.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• 3 - 5 years of law firm experience or equivalent industry experience with a health plan or payer.
• General knowledge of the health care industry and government health care programs (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid) required.
• Experience with health care transactions (e.g., contract drafting and interpretation) and/or regulatory counseling on federal health care laws (e.g., HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, ACA) preferred.
• Knowledge of drug pricing, pharmacy benefit managers, and the drug supply chain is a plus, but not required.
• Seeking academically distinguished applicants who have excellent writing and analytical skills, high attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines.
• Opportunity to gain significant responsibility and direct exposure to clients. 
• All applicants should have excellent references.
• The base salary for this position is expected to be between $260,000 to $360,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law.
• Wiley’s comprehensive benefits package includes medical and prescription drug plan coverage, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with firm discretionary contribution, generous paid time off (PTO) package plus ten firm paid holidays, access to state of the art on-site fitness facilities and locker rooms and wellness programming, paid parental leave and subsidized backup child/elder care, and more. 

Public Policy Advisor, National Security

We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven Policy Advisor to lead strategic initiatives at the intersection of national security, trade, and emerging technologies. This role requires exceptional leadership, policy development expertise, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments while engaging with senior government officials, industry leaders, and firm clients.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in public policy, strategic advisory roles and/or government relations
• Deep knowledge of national security, trade, and technology policy, including export controls and CFIUS
• Proven track record in policy development, implementation, and advocacy at senior levels
• Proactively monitor, analyze, and track legislation and regulations on a variety of legislative issues with a particular focus on trade industries       
• Research, draft analyses, and make recommendations regarding relevant items to elevate to internal and external stakeholders
• Build and maintain relationships with members of Congress and their staff, as well as with federal agencies (e.g., Commerce, BIS, ITA, USTR)
• Seeking academically distinguished applicants who have excellent writing and analytical skills, high attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines
• Advanced degree in law, public policy, international relations, or related field strongly desired
• All applicants should have excellent credentials and references.
• Wiley’s comprehensive benefits package includes medical and prescription drug plan coverage, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with firm discretionary contribution, generous paid time off (PTO) package plus ten firm paid holidays, access to state of the art on-site fitness facilities and locker rooms and wellness programming, paid parental leave and subsidized backup child/elder care, and more.
• The base salary for this position is expected to be between $250,000 to $285,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law.
• This position may involve access to technology, data, or software that is subject to U.S. export control laws (e.g. ITAR, EAR). If you receive a conditional offer, you will be asked to complete a separate Export Control Eligibility Assessment to determine whether U.S. export laws permit you to perform the role. For further information visit: https://www.wiley.law/export-control-compliance-policy-notice. 

Wiley is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.