DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE POSITION DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Government Relations Legislative Counsel GRADE: 27 SALARY: $63k-80k FLSA: Exempt DIVISION/SITE: Headquarters, Washington DC DEPARTMENT: Government Relations and External Affairs REPORTS TO: VP of Government Relations and External Affairs LAST REVISED: September 2019 Basic Summary: This professional position is responsible for advancing Defenders of Wildlife’s legislative and administrative interests before Congress, the Administration and the media. The position is also responsible for providing legal support through analysis, guidance and legislative drafting assistance. Issue priorities are drawn from Defenders’ current priorities, including endangered species; wildlife; national forests, wildlife refuges and other publi