Policy Counsel
Equitable Hiring Group
1 day ago
Full-time
Remote friendly ((Multiple States))
Worldwide
$124,999 - $125,001 USD yearly
About the Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine (ACT)
The Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine (ACT) is an innovation hub dedicated to supporting
telemedicine abortion providers so they can safely and sustainably deliver care to patients
nationwide. Through legal advocacy and direct provider support, ACT centers the unique and evolving needs of telehealth providers who assume significant risk in this work, enabling access to safe, timely, and affordable abortion care as a normal part of healthcare across the country.
About the role - Policy Counsel
ACT is seeking a curious, detail-oriented Policy Counsel to advance our legal and policy agenda and strengthen ACT’s strategic partnerships. Reporting to the Legal Director, this role offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in novel and evolving areas of the law, including shield law protections, telehealth, and prescription drug regulation. We are looking for a creative legal mind to help navigate complex, shifting legal landscapes and support the expansion of telemedicine abortion care. You will conduct legal research, track and draft legislation, monitor litigation, and engage in policy advocacy in collaboration with state and national partners.
Your responsibilities will include:
Qualifications:
Compensation and Location
ACT provides a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Regarding location, please read carefully: This is a remote position, as the organization operates virtually. Due to compliance considerations, the candidate must be a resident of one of these states:
The Application Process
ACT has engaged Equitable Hiring Group to support this hiring process. To apply, please complete the short form to the right.
Please submit your application by Tuesday, April 28th. Our simple process makes it easy to apply early!
When you initially apply, please remove the names of your universities from your resume. For example, instead of listing "Juris Doctor from [Law School Name]," please simplify it to "Juris Doctor." Similarly, you can list "B.A. Economics" without the university name for your undergraduate degree. Our hiring team will not consider your university or law school during the initial review of applications. If you are selected to move forward in the hiring process, you will be invited to submit an unredacted resume before the panel interview.
This evaluation process will follow practices shown to reduce bias in decision-making and may be different from other application processes you have experienced.
The overall evaluation process will look to follow this anticipated timeline:
The Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine (ACT) is an innovation hub dedicated to supporting
telemedicine abortion providers so they can safely and sustainably deliver care to patients
nationwide. Through legal advocacy and direct provider support, ACT centers the unique and evolving needs of telehealth providers who assume significant risk in this work, enabling access to safe, timely, and affordable abortion care as a normal part of healthcare across the country.
About the role - Policy Counsel
ACT is seeking a curious, detail-oriented Policy Counsel to advance our legal and policy agenda and strengthen ACT’s strategic partnerships. Reporting to the Legal Director, this role offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in novel and evolving areas of the law, including shield law protections, telehealth, and prescription drug regulation. We are looking for a creative legal mind to help navigate complex, shifting legal landscapes and support the expansion of telemedicine abortion care. You will conduct legal research, track and draft legislation, monitor litigation, and engage in policy advocacy in collaboration with state and national partners.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Legislative Advocacy: Track and analyze state and federal legislation impacting telemedicine abortion. Draft legislation and collaborate with state and national partners to advance ACT’s legislative agenda.
- Legal Landscape Monitoring: Track litigation and federal action impacting telehealth abortion, conduct legal research, and work with external counsel to analyze potential impacts. Keep leadership informed of emerging threats and opportunities in real-time.
- Partnership Engagement: Represent ACT in legal working groups and coalitions with state and national partners. Build and strengthen strategic partnerships to amplify our collective impact.
- Advocacy & Representation: Represent ACT at policy briefings, conferences, and stakeholder meetings. Help translate complex legal issues into accessible language for diverse audiences.
- Project Execution: Manage projects from start to finish, ensuring deadlines are met and stakeholders are kept informed.
Qualifications:
- A fierce and unwavering commitment to reproductive freedom and abortion access.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to and good standing with at least one state bar.
- Minimum of 3+ years of post-JD experience in policy advocacy, ideally in state legislative advocacy within reproductive rights or healthcare law.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills; ability to synthesize complex information quickly.
- Excellent communication skills with experience in presenting legal concepts to non-lawyers.
- Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment with a high degree of organization.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects independently and meet deadlines with minimal administrative support and light-touch supervision.
Compensation and Location
ACT provides a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Employer-covered medical insurance, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 13 standard and 4 floating paid holidays per calendar year.
- A 401k plan with employer contributions.
- 120 hours of vacation time per year, as well as paid sick and personal time.
Regarding location, please read carefully: This is a remote position, as the organization operates virtually. Due to compliance considerations, the candidate must be a resident of one of these states:
- New York
- Massachusetts
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Maine
- Colorado
- California
- Washington
The Application Process
ACT has engaged Equitable Hiring Group to support this hiring process. To apply, please complete the short form to the right.
Please submit your application by Tuesday, April 28th. Our simple process makes it easy to apply early!
When you initially apply, please remove the names of your universities from your resume. For example, instead of listing "Juris Doctor from [Law School Name]," please simplify it to "Juris Doctor." Similarly, you can list "B.A. Economics" without the university name for your undergraduate degree. Our hiring team will not consider your university or law school during the initial review of applications. If you are selected to move forward in the hiring process, you will be invited to submit an unredacted resume before the panel interview.
This evaluation process will follow practices shown to reduce bias in decision-making and may be different from other application processes you have experienced.
The overall evaluation process will look to follow this anticipated timeline:
- Early May: Selected candidates will be asked to complete a short-answer questionnaire.
- Mid-May: Selected candidates will participate in a video interview with ACT staff.
- Late May: Selected candidates will be asked to complete a paid, timed trial project.
- Early June: Selected candidates will participate in a video panel interview with multiple team members.
- Mid-June: Offer extended.
- August 2026: Anticipated Start Date